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# TControl.Show

Makes the control visible by setting Visible to True.

## Declaration

Source position: controls.pp line 1741

`public procedure TControl.Show;`

## Description

Show calls the ShowControl method in the Parent control (when assigned) to ensure that the control instance is visible on the Parent control. Show sets the value in the Visible property to True. The value in the Visible property is not changed at design-time or when csNoDesignVisible has not been included in the ControlStyle property.

Use the Hide method to hide the control on its Parent.

Use ShowControl to display a specific sibling control on the Parent.

## See also

TControl.Visible |  | Allows the control, and all of its children, to be displayed or hidden.
TControl.Hide |  | Hides the control by setting the Visible property to False.
TWinControl.ShowControl |  | Displays the control on its Parent.