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# TextBlock

The `TextBlock` control allows for the display of label-like text in the interface.

### Reference <a href="#reference" id="reference"></a>

[TextBlock](http://reference.avaloniaui.net/api/Avalonia.Controls/TextBlock/)

### Source code <a href="#source-code" id="source-code"></a>

[TextBlock.cs](https://github.com/AvaloniaUI/Avalonia/blob/master/src/Avalonia.Controls/TextBlock.cs)