Cannot select controls in Access

[itbeginner]

Hi to all!

I've created a form. Then I've put an image as background. I first inserted the picture then enlarged it so that it filled the form area. I sent it to the back so that all my controls are visible. But the problem is now when i want to select a particular control i can't do it. when i click to select something it's always the picture that is selected. how can i select an object without removing the picture?

 

[Dreamboat]

Try right-clicking the picture and hit Order, then Send to Back. I do not know if it works the same in Access or not, and can't test for you right now.

Anne Troy

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0972425845/104-9778384-2391158?v=glance&s=books

 

[itbeginner]

That's what i did but it still doesn't work.

 

[bblekfeld]

I think you have to delete the image and put it in when you are done editing your controls (this is what I am experiencing too)

 

[fneily]

Place your picture on the form first. Then add your controls. Select all your controls and, using the Fill/Back icon, select Transparent. Change the text font color of the controls to a contrasting color to your background or you won't see the text.