How to Make a To Do List Program in Visual Basic

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure you have a version of Visual Basic installed.

   If you do, then you're ready to go! If not, it can easily be downloaded from the Microsoft website.
   
   If you want a free version, get the Express Edition.
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   Step 2: Create a new Windows Forms application.

   To do this, go to File > New Project and select Windows Forms Application. ,, Feel free to resize these elements! , After that, double click it and add the following code:
   ListBox1.Items.Add(TextBox1.Text.ToString) TextBox1.Text = " "
   
   ,,, After that, add this code:
   If e.KeyCode = Keys.Enter Then Button1.PerformClick() End If ,
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   Step 3: Add the following: 1 TextBox 3 buttons 1 ListBox

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   Step 4: Put the ListBox on the left side of your form

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   Step 5: the TextBox on the right side

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   Step 6: Button1 next to your TextBox

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   Step 7: and the other two buttons below your first button.

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   Step 8: Change the text of the button under your TextBox to "Add".

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   Step 9: Change the text of your other two buttons to "Remove"

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    Step 10: and "Clear".

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    Step 11: Double-click the Remove button and add this code: ListBox1.Items.Remove(ListBox1.SelectedItem).

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    Step 12: Double click the Clear button and add this code: ListBox1.Items.Clear().

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    Step 13: As a bonus

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    Step 14: double-click your TextBox

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    Step 15: and in the upper-righthand corner

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    Step 16: change "TextChanged" to "KeyDown".

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    Step 17: Tweak your application to your liking!

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