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Add an ActiveX control (OLE custom control)

1. Open a form, report, or data access page in Design view.
2. Click the More Controls tool in the toolbox, and then click the control you want in the list.

   Note  If you've installed ActiveX controls with other applications, such as Microsoft Excel, those controls will appear if you click the More Controls tool in the toolbox or if you click the ActiveX Control command on the Insert menu. Some ActiveX controls might not work well with Microsoft Access, however. To see a list of controls that have been tested and verified with Access, see the Readme file or contact the vendor for the control.

   Security  Use caution when you are adding ActiveX controls to your Web page. ActiveX controls may be designed in such a way that their use could pose a security risk. We recommend that you use controls from trusted sources only.

3. On the form, report, or data access page, click where you want to place the control.
4. Make sure the control is selected, and then click Properties on the toolbar.
5. Set the properties you want.

   To get Help on any property, click the property in the property sheet, and then press F1.