Microsoft KB Archive/208964

= ACC2000: The Toolbox Command Is Unavailable =

Article ID: 208964

Article Last Modified on 6/24/2004

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Access 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q208964



Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

This article applies to a Microsoft Access database (.mdb) and to a Microsoft Access project (.adp).



SYMPTOMS
The Toolbox command on the View menu is unavailable (appears dimmed) when you have a form, report, or data access page open in Design view.



CAUSE
The built-in toolbars in Microsoft Access are turned off. The Toolbox command is available only if you have not turned off the built-in toolbars.



RESOLUTION
To make the Toolbox command available, follow these steps:
 * 1) On the Tools menu, click Startup.
 * 2) Click to select Allow Built-in Toolbars, and then click OK.
 * 3) Close and save your form (report or page), and then close the database.
 * 4) Reopen the database, and then reopen the form.



MORE INFORMATION
The Toolbox is considered to be a built-in toolbar in Microsoft Access. If you turn off the built-in toolbars, the Toolbox is not available.

