How to bind in XAML to a static property?

Question

I am trying to bind a static property of a different class to the Text Property of a TextBlock and can get the binding to work, but there\'s is no update to the Text Property wh

Answer 1

This is not currently possible, but will be in .NET 4.5: Also see "WPF 4.5 – Part 9 : binding to static properties"

There is a workaround posted in this SO thread: Binding to static property