# Tool Panel | WPF Controls | DevExpress Documentation

The **Tool Panel** allows end-users to switch between flat and categorized display modes.

![PG_toolpanel](/WPF/images/pg_toolpanel20128.png)

The table below lists the main properties affecting element behavior and appearance.

| Characteristics | Members |
| --- | --- |
| Visibility | [PropertyGridControl.ShowToolPanel](/WPF/DevExpress.Xpf.PropertyGrid.PropertyGridControl.ShowToolPanel) |