Microsoft KB Archive/208994

= ACC2000: Controls Hidden Under Subforms and List or Combo Boxes =

Article ID: 208994

Article Last Modified on 6/29/2004

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Access 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q208994



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



SYMPTOMS
When you place a control (such as a command button or a text box) on top of a subform control, the control is always hidden beneath the subform control. This behavior occurs even if you click Bring To Front on the Format menu for the control. This behavior also occurs when you place controls on top of combo box and list box controls.



CAUSE
In Microsoft Access, you cannot place non-windowed controls on top of windowed controls (subforms, combo boxes, and list boxes). You can, however, place windowed controls on top of subform controls.



RESOLUTION
Move the non-windowed control so that it does not occupy the same space as the windowed control.

