Gridlines and dots?

[sfinlay]

Hi

In Form design View I can see a grid of lines in the background that are used to help position controls etc.
In some books i've seen, this grid seems to show up as being more "zoomed-in?" (for want of a better word) and it also shows small dots inside the rows of lines. I think this would be easier for me when trying to line up objects but I don't know how to change from my current view to this one?
To be honest it's driving me crazy
Any help very much appreciated.

 

[RuralGuy]

Have you turned on Format>Snap to Grid?

 

[sfinlay]

Hi
Forgot to mention i'm using Access 2007.
I can turn "snap to grid" on and off and it appears to work but it still doesn't show the actual grid with the dots in it!

 

[RuralGuy]

I don't have ac07 yet so I won't be much help. Sorry.

 

[sfinlay]

Many Thanks anyway

Anyone have any ideas?

 

[mr moe]

Grid Lines

Did anyone fiqure that out, i'm trying the same thing.

 

[KenHigg]

It was 'grid x' and 'grid y' in 2003 in the form properties. Don't know how you set the default to something else - ?

 

[RuralGuy]

This is a picture of an ac2007 form in design mode. It has lines and dots. Is that what you mean?

 

[sfinlay]

If I remember correctly the solution was to change the regional settings in windows :

"This view actually depends on what "Measurement System" your PC is set to
use - not an Access setting.
Go into Control Panel - Regional Options / Settings
Then choose the Numbers tab
There is a drop down box labelled "Measurement System"
Choose Metric or US
US gives the "more zoomed in" look with dots."