Access 2k3 Backstyle failing

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I have a form in which several control's backstyle are set programatically
(eg., Me.[ControlName].BackStyle = 1). This code works fine in 2K and XP,
but fails in 2K3. The only difference between the versions is the Office,
Access, Word, Outlook library references (Office9, Office10, etc.), and
references to ActiveX version 2.8 rather than 2.7 in earlier versions. I've
not read any bug reports in the Knowledge Base indicating a problem, and
wondered if anyone else has exerpienced this sort of problem in 2K3.

Thanks,

TL
 
There is a problem with A2003 not respecting the BackStyle of tab controls
when running on Windows XP with themes enabled.

You can work around the problem if you don't mind reverting back to the
classic windows look. Right-click the Windows desktop, and choose
Properties. Set the Theme to Windows Classic.

If that is not the issue, try changing the setting under:
Tools | Options | Forms/Reports | Use Windows Themed Controls on Forms.

The same combination (A2003 on WinXP with themes) also causes flicker with
unattached labels whose parent is not the form. Details:
http://members.iinet.net.au/~allenbrowne/ser-46.html
 
Thank you, Allen. Clearing the checkbox under Tools | Options |
Forms/Reports | Use Windows Themed Controls on Forms did the trick.

TL

Allen Browne said:
There is a problem with A2003 not respecting the BackStyle of tab controls
when running on Windows XP with themes enabled.

You can work around the problem if you don't mind reverting back to the
classic windows look. Right-click the Windows desktop, and choose
Properties. Set the Theme to Windows Classic.

If that is not the issue, try changing the setting under:
Tools | Options | Forms/Reports | Use Windows Themed Controls on Forms.

The same combination (A2003 on WinXP with themes) also causes flicker with
unattached labels whose parent is not the form. Details:
http://members.iinet.net.au/~allenbrowne/ser-46.html

--
Allen Browne - Microsoft MVP. Perth, Western Australia.

Reply to group, rather than allenbrowne at mvps dot org.

Todd Lemen said:
I have a form in which several control's backstyle are set programatically
(eg., Me.[ControlName].BackStyle = 1). This code works fine in 2K and XP,
but fails in 2K3. The only difference between the versions is the Office,
Access, Word, Outlook library references (Office9, Office10, etc.), and
references to ActiveX version 2.8 rather than 2.7 in earlier versions.
I've
not read any bug reports in the Knowledge Base indicating a problem, and
wondered if anyone else has exerpienced this sort of problem in 2K3.

Thanks,

TL
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