How to: Add a control on a form without creating an associated label.
Solution:
In the Form Design view, use the desired control on the Toolbox. Click on the form to insert the control. Click on the label. Select the 'Edit' menu and select 'Delete'.
1) If the Database window is not activated, activate the Database window.
2) Click the 'Forms' tab in the Database window.
Forms tab
3) Select the desired main form from the list box. (The selected form is highlighted.)
NOTE: Before proceeding, the table relationships must be set correctly to link the subform to the main form.
4) Click 'Design'. (The selected form appears in Design view, and the floating Toolbox appears.)
5) Click desired control button on the Toolbox.
NOTE: Typical controls are the 'Text Box', 'Option Button', and 'Check Box's.
6) Position the mouse pointer on the form to select the location for the control.
7) Click location for the control on the form. (The desired control appears on the form.)
NOTE: The associated label ALSO appears.
8) Click on the associated label. (Handles appear around the label only.)
9) Select the 'Edit' menu and select 'Cut'. (The associated label disappears.)
10) (Optional) To create controls without associated labels as a default, do the following:
a) Click desired control on the Toolbox.
b) Select the 'View' menu and select 'Properties'. (The property sheet appears.)
c) Click the 'Format' tab.
d) Click on the 'Auto Label' box. (A down arrow appears.)
e) Click down arrow. (A drop-down list appears.)
f) Select 'No' from the drop-down list to turn off all associated labels with controls.
g) Repeat steps 5, 6, and 7 for creating controls.
11) Select the 'File' menu and select 'Save' to save the form.
