How do I get a TextBox to only accept numeric input in WPF?

Question

I\'m looking to accept digits and the decimal point, but no sign.

I\'ve looked at samples using the NumericUpDown control for Windows Forms, and this sample of a Num

Answer 1

I was working with an unbound box for a simple project I was working on, so I couldn't use the standard binding approach. Consequently I created a simple hack that others might find quite handy by simply extending the existing TextBox control:

namespace MyApplication.InterfaceSupport
{
    public class NumericTextBox : TextBox
    {


        public NumericTextBox() : base()
        {
            TextChanged += OnTextChanged;
        }


        public void OnTextChanged(object sender, TextChangedEventArgs changed)
        {
            if (!String.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(Text))
            {
                try
                {
                    int value = Convert.ToInt32(Text);
                }
                catch (Exception e)
                {
                    MessageBox.Show(String.Format("{0} only accepts numeric input.", Name));
                    Text = "";
                }
            }
        }


        public int? Value
        {
            set
            {
                if (value != null)
                {
                    this.Text = value.ToString();
                }
                else 
                    Text = "";
            }
            get
            {
                try
                {
                    return Convert.ToInt32(this.Text);
                }
                catch (Exception ef)
                {
                    // Not numeric.
                }
                return null;
            }
        }
    }
}

Obviously, for a floating type, you would want to parse it as a float and so on. The same principles apply.

Then in the XAML file you need to include the relevant namespace:

After that you can use it as a regular control: