ACC: Toolbox or Palette Commands Unavailable

• Microsoft Access versions 2.0, 7.0, 97

SYMPTOMS

Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

The Toolbox command on the View menu is unavailable (appears dimmed) when you have a form open in Design view.

CAUSE

The built-in toolbars in Microsoft Access are turned off. The Toolbox command is available only if you have not turned off the built-in toolbars.

NOTE: In Microsoft Access version 2.0, the Palette command is also on the View menu, and the issue is the same for the Palette command.

RESOLUTION

In Microsoft Access 7.0 and 97:

To make the Toolbox command available, follow these steps:

1. On the Tools menu, click Startup.

2. Click Allow Built-in Toolbars, and then click OK.

3. Close and save your form, and then close the database.

4. Reopen the database, and then reopen the form.

To make the Toolbox and Palette commands available, follow these steps:

1. On the View menu, click Options.

2. In the Options box, under Category, select General.

3. In the Options box, under Items, set Built-In Toolbars Available to Yes, and then click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

The Toolbox is considered to be a built-in toolbar in Microsoft Access. If you turn off the built-in toolbars, the Toolbox is not available.

REFERENCES

For more information about toolbars, search the Help Index for "Toolbars."