Formatting ActiveX controls

[counterrojo]

Hello,

I have been trying to apply Fill Effects to ActiveX text boxes in word 2010. It works great while I am in design mode. Once I click out of design mode the fill effects disappear. I have been googling for the last hour and can not figure out why this happens. Does anybody know how to make the formatting stick with ActiveX controls?

Thank you,

Michael

[Paul_Hossler]

For ActiveX TB's I've only ever used the Properties sheet (right below [Design Mode])

Not as many options as with a non-ActiveX TB

Paul

[counterrojo]

If you right click on the control in design mode, it will allow you select format control. Once I exit out of design mode it looks like just a grey text. box.

Thanks

[counterrojo]

Paul,

How did you insert the image. I was trying to insert one and kept getting a message too short error when I tried.


Thanks,

Michael

[Paul_Hossler]

If you right click on the control in design mode, it will allow you select format control. Once I exit out of design mode it looks like just a grey text. box.


1. Yes, but that seems to be only for non-ActiveX textboxes, AFAIK

2. Save to disc and then attach it like a file (at least that's what I do). You probably have to [Go Advanced] to get the fill attachment paperclip. The Insert image icon (Mountain + Sun) only seems to use a URL.

I'm really not an expert (or even very experienced) with the fine points

Paul