

Full customization is available only to Windows apps using XAML. Simple color customization is available to Windows apps using XAML, DirectX, and HTML. You will need to create those elements yourself as needed by your app. The system Back, Close, Minimize, and Maximize buttons are still available and handled by the system, but elements like the app title are not. When you opt for full customization, you are responsible for putting content in the title bar area, and you can define your own draggable region.

You will also need to use this option to extend an acrylic background into the title bar area. For example, you can place text, buttons, or custom menus in the title bar area. Your other option is to hide the default title bar and replace it with your own XAML content. In this case, the system retains responsibility for all other aspects of the title bar, such as drawing the app title and defining draggable areas. There are two levels of customization that you can apply to the title bar.įor simple color customization, you can set ApplicationViewTitleBar properties to specify the colors you want to use for title bar elements. Important APIs: ApplicationView.TitleBar property, ApplicationViewTitleBar class, CoreApplicationViewTitleBar class How much to customize the title bar The title bar customization APIs let you specify colors for title bar elements, or extend your app content into the title bar area and take full control of it. When your app is running in a desktop window, you can customize the title bars to match the personality of your app.
