A subform textbox is visible in print preview, but isn't printing

[Keith_KMA]

The form contains 11 tabs. Some tabs contain subforms. On a tab that does not
contain a subform, unbound textboxs are used to hold the captions for the
various controls on the tab. These 'labels' are displayed correctly on the
form and display correctly when in print preview. However, when actually
printed, none of the 'label' textboxes on the tab printed out. In another
part of the same form (outside of the tab) there are unbound textboxes used
as 'labels' that are printing correctly.

 

[John Vinson]

The form contains 11 tabs. Some tabs contain subforms. On a tab that does not
contain a subform, unbound textboxs are used to hold the captions for the
various controls on the tab. These 'labels' are displayed correctly on the
form and display correctly when in print preview. However, when actually
printed, none of the 'label' textboxes on the tab printed out. In another
part of the same form (outside of the tab) there are unbound textboxes used
as 'labels' that are printing correctly.

Forms aren't designed for printing, and Tab Controls indeed do not
print as expected, very often.

I'd really suggest using a Report for printing. That's what they're
designed to do! Use the Sorting and Grouping feature to lay out the
information as desired, and base it on a query referencing a suitable
key field on your Form.

John W. Vinson[MVP]

 

[Keith_KMA]

Thanks for your response. It does make more sense to use a report, rather
than printing the form. By the way, I was able to get the textboxes to print
by bringing them to the front (select the textbox, then Format>Bring to
Front).