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May 19th, 2006, 07:41 AM
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Access change looks
I completed my forms and I want to give the database appearance
more like the XP or 2003 look. Right now it still has the buttons
like in access 2000, (I'm using 2003) database was started in ver. 2000),. It there a way to upgrade this appearance.
Thanks
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John Paul
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May 19th, 2006, 11:15 AM
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The buttons should follow the appearance of the computer they are installed on. If it is on a Windows XP box, it should have Windows XP buttons. Those are determined bythe performance / appearance settings of the particular desktop. That is my understanding anyway.
You really can't change the appearance of the buttons unless you get an aftermarket button system.
Okay, if you want to really get into a lot of code, you can swipe buttons off of web sites and FrontPage, and then code the individual images. I have done this but it is very tedious.
The upshot is that the buttons are determined by the OS, not the Office suite. As I say, that is my understanding.
HTH
mmcdonal
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May 19th, 2006, 11:26 AM
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I used to think the same thing, but I have 2 databases on my PC that have different buttons. If I move forms between them, the buttons seem to take on the button style of the target database. So it could be a references thing, or dependant on the original type of the database.
You could try creating a new database in 2003, and then importing all your tables, forms etc. into it.
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May 19th, 2006, 11:52 AM
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Yeah, I like the second idea. I was not sure about what determines the button appearance. Thanks for the clarification.
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May 22nd, 2006, 09:14 AM
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In a database created using Office Access 2003, most form controls automatically inherit the Windows theme, if you are using Microsoft Windows XP SP 1, and the chosen theme is not Windows Classic. Controls that do not inherit the Windows theme are labels, images, object frames, subforms, lines, and rectangles.
On the Tools menu, click Options.
On the Forms/Reports tab, select or clear the Use Windows Themed Controls on Forms check box.
Note To change the Windows theme, open the Display window in Control Panel. On the Themes tab, select a theme other than Windows Classic in the Themes list box.
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May 22nd, 2006, 09:19 AM
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Thanks for that dpw. You learn something new everyday.
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June 1st, 2006, 12:05 PM
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Very good! That gave me more control on the Looks.
thanks:D
John Paul
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