How to use an image as a background for a Text Box

[Joe Blow]

Hello All:

A BIG THANKS goes out to all the Access MVPs and everyone else here who
helps out.


I was wondering if it's possible to use an image (.gif, .bmp, .jpg,
whatever) as a background for a text box... I've tried sizing them the same,
and occupying the same space, then making the text box transparent, but that
did not work. I looked for something where you can say "This is in front of
that" on the form, but could not locate.

Any ideas or is this even possible?

Thanks


Joe

 

[Guest]

Hi Joe,

In playing around with this, I have had success using an Image and Unbound
Object Frame controls, but so far, no luck using a Bound Object Frame. In
form design view, I set the Backstyle for the textbox to Transparent. Then, I
selected the Image (or Bound Object Frame) followed by clicking on the menu
item:

Format > Send to Back

I believe this Format menu item is the "This is in front of that" that you
are remembering.


Tom

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