How to: Change the width of a control object on a form.
Solution:
In the Form Design view, select the control; select the 'View' menu and select 'Properties'. Make the changes in the 'Width' property box.
1) If the Database window is not active, activate the Database window.
2) Click the 'Forms' tab in the Database window.
Forms tab
3) Select the desired form to change. (The form is highlighted.)
4) Click 'Design'. (The form opens in the Form Design view.)
5) Select the control to change. (Handles appear around the control.)
6) Select the 'View' menu and select 'Properties'. (The property sheet for the selected control appears.)
7) Click the 'Format' tab.
NOTE: The controls' borders may vary, and some are not applicable in all cases.
8) To change the control's width, in the 'Width' property box, type the desired width for the control in inches.
9) To close the property sheet, click the 'X' in the upper-right hand corner of the property sheet.
Click X button to close property sheet
NOTE: The properties will be saved only when the design view is saved.
Forms tab
