◄Summary► ◄Details► ◄Contents► ◄Index► ◄Back► ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Controls Summary ■ Controls are objects that you place on a form such as a text box or command button. Different controls perform actions in response to various events. Each control has an applicable set of events, methods, and properties that defines its appearance and behavior. ■ The following controls are available in Visual Basic: ◄Check Box► Toggles the selection of an option on and off ◄Combo Box► Allows a user to enter text or select from a list ◄Command Button► Performs an action when chosen ◄Custom Control► Create your own controls ◄Directory List Box► Enables the selection of directory path ◄Drive List Box► Enables the selection of disk drive ◄File List Box► Enables the selection of file(s) ◄Frame► Provides a functional grouping for controls ◄Horizontal Scroll Bar► Allows selection from a range of values ◄Label► Displays text that the user cannot change ◄List Box► Allows the user to select from a list ◄Menu► Displays items the user can choose from ◄Option Button► Permits the selection of one item in a group ◄Picture Box► Displays ASCII characters on a form ◄Text Box► Displays text that the user can change ◄Timer► Specifies a time interval for timer events ◄Vertical Scroll Bar► Allows selection from a range of values See Also ◄Creating Controls at Design Time► ◄Default Control Names► ◄Form► ◄Methods Summary► ◄Object Events Summary► ◄Object Naming Schemes► ◄Properties Summary► ◄Setting Form and Control Properties► ◄Special Objects►