How Do I Resize an Option Group so It Displays Horizontally?

T

T. Hulot

Hello, I'm using Access 2003 and am relatively new to it.

In a form, I've created an option group with 15 check boxes. The
group is vertical, which I don't want. I'd prefer, if possible, for
the group to be horizontal. Actually, I'd really prefer three rows
with five options each.

Is it possible to resize the option group, or configure it in such a
way that it spreads out horizontally on the form, rather than
vertically? When I try to resize it in design mode, nothing happens.

Thank you! T. Hulot
 
R

Ron2006

Yes it is quite easy to do it in design mode in the form.

Select the outside of the options box and reshape it the way you want.
Select each of the items that were in the box and move them where you
want them.
You may want to evaluate the tab order within the grouping so that a
tab key takes the user through the items in a logical manner.

Ron
 
F

fredg

Hello, I'm using Access 2003 and am relatively new to it.

In a form, I've created an option group with 15 check boxes. The
group is vertical, which I don't want. I'd prefer, if possible, for
the group to be horizontal. Actually, I'd really prefer three rows
with five options each.

Is it possible to resize the option group, or configure it in such a
way that it spreads out horizontally on the form, rather than
vertically? When I try to resize it in design mode, nothing happens.

Thank you! T. Hulot
Click to expand...

It shouldn't be any problem.
First size the Frame itself much wider.
Then move each individual check box within the frame to 5 across and 3
high. Arrange them in the order you wish them.
Then re-size the frame around the check boxes.

It took me all of 30 seconds.
 
T

T. Hulot

I have to move each individual check box?

Interesting...I dabbled with a different database program, and it let
me resize the box without moving individual options.

I naturally assumed I could do the same thing with Access.

Now I have to move them around and align them. Not a big deal.

Thanks for the replies.
 

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