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Command Buttons look better in XP than Windows 7 1

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fileman1

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I have an application made on Windows XP. My command buttons don't use themes and they look good. However the application on Windows 7 looks awful, the buttons are boring grey rectangles. Why should an operating system affect an Access applications looks. Is there a way to get them to look the same? Thanks
 
What version of Access are you using? Not sure about 2003, but in 2007 try unchecking "Use Windows-themed Controls on Forms" if it's checked. It can be found in Office Button|Access Options|Current Database|Applications Options.

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Thankyou. I am using Access 2010. I have unchecked "Using Themes" and that's when the command buttons go ugly grey and bland rectangles or square depending on stretched use. The application in XP does not use Themes, and they look good. Sometimes I think we go backwards when we go forwards.
 
Thanks for the link, useful workround suggestion. Thanks for coming back.
 
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