---
name: Xamarin.Forms - Native Embedding
description: "How to add platform-specific controls to a Xamarin.Forms layout, and includes how to override the layout of custom controls (UI)"
page_type: sample
languages:
- csharp
products:
- xamarin
extensions:
    tags:
    - ui
urlFragment: userinterface-nativeembedding
---
# Native Embedding

This sample demonstrates how to add platform-specific controls to a Xamarin.Forms layout, and includes how to override the layout of custom controls in order to correct their measurement API usage.

For more information about this sample see [Native Embedding](https://docs.microsoft.com/xamarin/xamarin-forms/platform/native-views/).

![Native Embedding application screenshot](Screenshots/01All.png "Native Embedding application screenshot")