Returns or sets a value indicating whether a Label control or the background of a Shape control is transparent or opaque.
object.BackStyle [= number]
The parts of the BackStyle property syntax are described in the following table.
| Part | Description |
|---|---|
| object | An object expression that evaluates to an object. |
| number | A numeric expression specifying transparency, as described in Settings. |
The settings for number are described in the following table.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Transparent — background color and any graphics are visible behind the control. |
| 1 | (Default) Opaque — the control's BackColor property setting fills the control and obscures any color or graphics behind it. |
You can use the BackStyle property to create transparent controls when you are using a background color on a Form object or when you want to place a control over a graphic. Use an opaque control when you want it to stand out.