Tab controls display using Access 2003 and Windows XP

[Guest]

Hi!
I have a small problem with the tab controls in my Access 2003 database
since I switched to Windows XP. The database is designed with a yellowish
background and using Windows NT (or the "Windows classic style" appearance
setting in XP) it is no problem defining the "Back style" property of the tab
control to transparent and get the background colour everywhere. Now, using
Windows XP with "Windows XP style" appearance, this property seems to have no
effect. The background colour inside the tab controls is white whatever I do.
I cannot find any option for choosing the colour either (have I just missed
it?). This is of course by no means crucial to the function of the database,
but still rather annoying, does anyone have a tip on what to do?

 

[UpRider]

Ingemar, like other controls, the tab control has a 'back style' property
which can be set to Normal or Transparent. If set to Transparent, the tab
body will be transparent and will appear as the background of whatever
section it is in (usually the Detail Section). If the property is set to
Normal, the tab body color will be dictated by the current Windows style or
theme.
You have some control over Windows default colors. On the Windows desktop
right click; choose the Appearance tab, then click the Advanced button.
Adjust your colors there.

HTH, UpRider

 

[Allen Browne]

Yes, this is a problem with Access on Win XP and Vista.

Other than switching to Windows Classic, the other solution is to uncheck
the Use Windows Themed Controls check box under:
Tools | Options | Forms/Reports

 

[Guest]

Thanks, this solves the problem! It also solves the problem that three-state
checkboxes do not show the "empty" state under XP.

Best regards,

Ingemar

 

[Allen Browne]

Yes: it solves the triple-state check box display issue too.

Personally, I avoid that interface though: I don't think it's clear enough
for end users. In fact, I don't use Yes/No fields at all:
http://allenbrowne.com/NoYesNo.html