ACC97: Setting ControlBox Property of Form to No Disables Menu

 Last reviewed: April 30, 1997
Article ID: Q167766
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Access 97

SYMPTOMS

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

When you disable the ControlBox property of a form, you are no longer able to gain access to the View menu by pressing ALT+V.

RESOLUTION

To have the View menu appear by pressing ALT+V after setting the ControlBox property of the form to No, you must press and then release the ALT key, and then press the V key.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. Create and save a new blank form.

  2. On the View menu, click Form View.

  3. Press ALT+V on the keyboard to bring up the View menu.

  4. On the View menu, click Design View.

  5. Change the ControlBox property of the form to No. Save the form.

  6. Switch the form to Form view, and press ALT+V again. Note that the View menu is not displayed and that you receive a Beep.

REFERENCES

For more information about the ControlBox property of a form, search the Help Index for "ControlBox property," or ask the Microsoft Access 97 Office Assistant.

Keywords : GnlOthr kbui
Version : 97
Platform : WINDOWS
Hardware : x86
Issue type : kbprb
Resolution Type : Info_Provided

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Last reviewed: April 30, 1997
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