Form Designview Grid?

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SF

Hi

In Form design View(access 2007) 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.
 
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Andy Hull

Hi

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.

Other Access ways to help align controls...

Use snap to grid - on the format menu

Align several controls at once - select the controls (drag mouse over all or
use shift select to pick one by one) - right click - choose align then top,
left, right etc

hth

Andy Hull
 
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SF

Hi Andy
Changed the setting from Metric to US as you suggested and it works great.
Many thanks
 
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