My understanding of x:Name vs Name is that some controls have a Name property, that is basically the same as setting x:Name.
Is there an advantage to using Name when it is available over x:Name?
Here's my reference for understanding x:Name vs Name.
- Sorry ... I did search for this question as I was sure it must have been asked already, but I couldn't find it.Chris Nicol– Chris Nicol2009-12-18 19:59:39 +00:00Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 19:59
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For any that has stumbled upon this question ... here's is a very detailed answer. Thanks to Taylor L for pointing me in the right direction.
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If Name is available as a property on the class, Name and x:Name can be used interchangeably as attributes, but an error will result if both are specified on the same element.
Source: x:Name Attribute
In other words, it makes no difference which one you use; just don't use both on the same element.
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Karsten
Sometimes it makes a difference: stackoverflow.com/questions/1380112/…
You're safer using x:Name because it works all the time, where as Name depends on the particular control implementation.
