[AccessD] Using text boxes as fake buttons

John, 

I experimented with something similar, but I used transparent command
buttons over labels.  This allows you to use all the capabilities of
command buttons without being limited by their fixed visual style.  The
result of my experiment was pretty cool, but it was kinda flickery, so I
didn't actually use it for anything.

Don

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[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John Clark
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 10:44 AM
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Subject: [AccessD] Using text boxes as fake buttons


I am whipping up a new program and I wanted to try something new for the
interface on the menus. I've had this "look" in my head, and I figured
I'd try it out on this program...the program seems pretty small and
easy, so it would be a good time to spend the extra time on some new
interface ideas.

Anyhow, I usually use command buttons, and I change the text color as I
mouse over them, or when the gain focus via the keyboard. I wanted to
try something slightly different and am experimenting with labels and
text boxes. Labels quickly proved unworthy of the task, because they
can't get focus...unless I am missing something here...so I have focused
my energy on developing text box buttons. I have them pretty close to
completion, and I like them, except they highlight the text and/or put a
cursor in them. Is there any way to not highlight the text inside and to
not get a cursor in the text box, even when it is clicked?

Thanks 

John W Clark
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