Tab Control Backstyle not changing to transparrent

[John Baker]

I have an access database which is in 2000 format. I use Access2003 for
development. I have a form with a Tab Control. The color of the control is
white (not the usual grey color) I want to change the backstyle to
transparent. When I change the property from normal to transparent the color
is still white. When I put on a new tab control the color is always white.

When I import a tab control or form with a tab control on it from another
database(where the backstyle is transparent - and works like it should) it
immediately turns to white in the problem database. The database I import
from (and all others on my PC) is in 2000 format.

Any ideas on what is happening?

John B.

 

[Allen Browne]

This is A2003's attempt to be pretty.

You can avoid this by turning off Themed Controls in A2003, under:
Tools | Options | Forms/Reports

The other alternative (more drastic) is to change your Windows XP theme to
Classic, by right-clicking the Windows desktop and choosing Properties.

 

[John Baker]

Oh thank you so much Allen. It was driving me crazy. I looked at the options
but guess I overlooked the turning off of Themed Controls.

Thanks again
John.