Hyperlink Properties

 

Launches a web browser to a specific URL, or executes a custom event handler when clicked.

Appearance

 

AutoSize

If set to True, the hyperlink control automatically adjusts its size to match the length of the Text value. If set to False, the hyperlink control does not automatically adjust the size.

BackColor

The background color appearing behind the text. Choose from web, system, or custom colors.

Font

Refers to a type family. Controls the appearance of the text including size, bold, italic, and underline.

ForeColor

The color of the text. Choose from web, system or custom colors.

Text

The text of the hyperlink that displays on the form.

Behavior

 

Enabled

Sets the initial state of the hyperlink as enabled (True) or disabled (False). If set to False, the hyperlink is dimmed.

URL

The destination of the hyperlink. For example, http://www.elliemae.com.

Visible

If set to True, the hyperlink is visible on the form. If False, the hyperlink is not visible.

Border

 

BorderColor

The color of the border that displays around the hyperlink. Choose from web, system, or custom colors.

BorderStyle

Controls the appearance of the border. The default value is None, meaning no border displays around the hyperlink.

BorderWidth

Controls the width of the border (in pixels).

Control

 

ControlID

Used to identify the control. For example, the first hyperlink on the form will be assigned the control ID Hyperlink1 while the next hyperlink is assigned control ID Hyperlink2. You can change the control ID as needed. The ID can contain numerals or letters, but it must begin with a letter.

Layout

 

Position

Controls the relative position (in pixels) of the hyperlink on the form. The X value determines left to right, the Y value determines top to bottom position. Click the Position property and type values or expand the row to view the X and Y properties and make your changes.

Size

Controls the width and height of the hyperlink (in pixels). Click the Size property and type values or expand the row to view the Width and Height properties and make your changes.