ControlTip Text

[Donna]

I have typed information in the ControlTip Text properties
of a button on my form and when the mouse pointer is over
the button the information is not displayed?

Am I missing something?

 

[StCyrM]

Hi Donna

That sounds right. Maybe you're not leaving the mouse on the control long
enough. There is a slight time delay before the ControlTip appears.

Maurice

 

[Rick Brandt]

I have typed information in the ControlTip Text properties
of a button on my form and when the mouse pointer is over
the button the information is not displayed?

Am I missing something?

Make sure the button is "on top" by using Format - "Bring to front" while
in design view. If something is in front of the object (even something
that is transparent), the ToolTip won't display. Placing boxes around
objects is a common reason for this to happen. Even if the box is only
showing an outline and no fill, it will block ToolTip text.