Modifying Specific Controls on a Form

To modify the properties of a specific control:

1. Right-click on the control.
2. Select Fill/Back Color from the shortcut menu.
3. Choose a color.
4. Right-click on the control.
5. Select Font/Fore Color from the shortcut menu.
6. Choose a color.
7. Right-click on the control.
8. Select Properties from the shortcut menu.
9. Click in the Can Grow box.
10. Change the value to Yes.
11. Click the Close box.
12. Switch to Form View to see the changes you've made.

With the form open in Design View, right-click the control you want to modify. Notice there are many formatting options available from the shortcut menu. Watch as the background color is changed, and then the font color is changed. To change the Properties for a specific control, right-click on the control, select Properties from the shortcut menu, and make your change. Switch to Form View to see the changes you've made.