tab control: each time I select a tab it's oriention on the form chang

[amy3000]

I created a form with several pages of tab controls. I created a subform which has four of it's own tabs. When I click in the tab where the "subtab" is, the tab furthest to the left is only half way visible. I click on another of the "subtabs" and everything moves over a bit to the right and the one furthest left is visible. I don't understand how to set up tab controls so everything is correctly aligned from tab to tab. My greatest wish as a non-expert access user is that form design could be more WYSWIG. I have Access 2000.

The answer is already here but I don't think I've found the correct search terms. An aside, when I try to search for keyword in the forum and say I only want to search the Access Form Forum, it searches all forums anyway. Anyone who sees this know what that's about?

Thanks.

 

[FancyPrairie]

I believe the problem is in the sizing of your form (or subform). Check the Details section of you form (subform) that its not any bigger than it needs to be.

 

[willir]

FnacyPrairie is correct. If your form is larger (even if slightly larger) than the open window. When you select the form, it re-aligns itself. For example, a form that is vertically just a bit too large, when you hit the PAGE-DOWN key will not advance to the next record on the first key press - you may see a slight shift in the screen orientation. The second key-press will advance to the next record.

Your issue, as discribed, sounds like the form is too large horizontally.

Ahh, to have more real estate on the screen...
Richard

 

[amy3000]

Well, I'm kind of embarassed because that is all it took. I just didn't think they were too wide. So thanks for getting me to check that.