Microsoft KB Archive/92898

INF: Double-Clicking Control Moves Control Unintentionally

Article ID: Q92898
Creation Date: 17-NOV-1992
Revision Date: 30-NOV-1996 The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Access versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 7.0, 97

SUMMARY

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

If you double-click a control on a form, the property sheet for that control is opened. However, by using the double-click feature to open a control's property sheet, you can sometimes inadvertently move the location of that control. This article discusses some tips on how to avoid or correct this behavior.

MORE INFORMATION

To avoid this behavior, try these tips:

Use the TAB key to move between controls. When you move to the control by using the TAB key, the control will not be moved. Once the desired control has focus, you can choose the Property Sheet button in the toolbar at the top of the screen. An alternative to pressing TAB to move to the control is to select it by drawing a selection around it with the mouse pointer.
Take advantage of the Snap To Grid feature. This feature disables any moving of a control unless the move is significant, thereby reducing the possibility of moving the control accidentally. Turn Snap To Grid off only when you need fine movement for the control. You can toggle Snap To Grid by choosing Snap To Grid from the Format menu.
If you accidentally move the control, you can click Undo Move on the Edit menu immediately after the move.

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KBCategory: kbusage
KBSubcategory: FmsOthr
Additional reference words: 1.00 1.10 2.00 7.00 97 8.00