7.2. Design Mode

To modify the ActiveX control properties and position, you need to activate the design mode. When the design mode is not active, the ActiveX control appears static and locked. The current mode is identifiable through the small Design Mode icon on the control tool box. If this icon appears sunken, you are working under the Design Mode. Before you start, make sure that the control tool box appears.

Figure 7.1. Control toolbox

Control toolbox

7.2.1. To Display Control Tool-box

From the View menu, select Toolbars. On the pop-up sub-menu, make sure that the Control Toolbox is checked. If it is unchecked, check the option. The Design Mode icon appears at the top left of the Control Tool-box.

7.2.2. To Activate Design Mode

If the Design Mode icon is sunken, you are already under the Design Mode. Otherwise, click on the icon on the control tool box.

7.2.3. To Exit the Design Mode

If the Design Mode icon is raised, you have exited the Design Mode. Otherwise, click on the icon on the control tool box to exit.