Label Properties

 

A label is identifying or descriptive text that is associated with a control, such as a text box or dropdown box.

Appearance

 

AutoSize

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

BackColor

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

Font

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

ForeColor

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

Text

The text of the label that displays on the form.

Behavior

 

Enabled

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

Visible

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

Border

 

BorderColor

The color of the border that displays around the label. 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 label.

BorderWidth

Controls the width of the border (in pixels).

Control

 

ControlID

Used to identify the control. For example, the first label on the form will be assigned the control ID Label1 while the next label is assigned Label2. 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 label 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 label (in pixels). Click the Size property and type values or expand the row to view the Width and Height properties and make your changes.