resize check box? My checkbox looks like...

[VickyWinters]

Evidently, there must be a way to resize these checkboxes on my form, however, since I am a novice, I am baffled. I am working with access 97. Right now my checkboxes look like little pin heads. Can you help? How do I enlarge the size of the box? Remember, I am a novice, so if it involves code please be specific.

Thanks.
Vicky

 

[Junior1544]

go into design view of the form or report.
if you single (left) click the check box, you should be able to grab one of the handles(a little gray box now attached to the check box) and drag it to make the box bigger...

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[VickyWinters]

Thanks for the response, however, I have already tried grabbing the handle. It doesn't move. I can resize the text box, but not the checkbox.

I have also tried the properties of that checkbox. That too, will not resize the checkbox.

I looked through the forum, but could not find any info on that particular problem.

I have no clue as to why this will not resize.

Any other suggestions?

 

[Steve101]

Vicky,

I dont think that you can change the size of a checkbox (from within Access). However, the size presented should be quite workable, and larger than as you describe "pinheads".

The answer to your problem might be related to some form of windows setup options. Try right clicking on the desktop, and when the Display Properties window appears, go to the "Appearance" page, and review your Scheme and Item settings in here. Record the settings before you start playing with them, so you can recover to your current status. Frankly, I cannot see any direct options in here to control checkboxes, but perhaps some of the settings may impact their size.

Hope this helps; good luck,
Steve