How to change button color?

[chobo321321]

I'm trying to add some life to my form by using some different colors, but I can't figure out how to change the color of a button. Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks

 

[ColinEssex]

I don't think you can. You can either put a label over the top and use that or there are some coloured buttons in a sample Db on this forum.

Col

 

[gbshahaq]

i don't think you can either - good suggestion from colin tho.

i have tried with filled rectangles in place of buttons, but they're not as satisfying as they don't move when clicked....

 

[ColinEssex]

as well as the samples posted on this site, there is a website that has a downloadable Db of coloured buttons (can't remember the site though)

Col

 

[Mile-O]

Attached is an example...

 

[chobo321321]

Thanks for the suggestions, and samples. I thought adding a little color would have been easier

 

[Mile-O]

Na. Buttons can't change colour. Easiest way is as I've demonstrated, using a label and changing its SpecialEffect property on MouseDown and MouseUp.

 

[chobo321321]

I tried the sample database with the labels over the buttons, and it works perfectly, it even keeps the button effect