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   Easy How can I include a ampersand inside a control?

   Easy Can I create a label that is vertically oriented?

   Medium I have a Tab control on my form. If I start with tab # 1 selected, my controls disapear. What gives?

How can I include a ampersand inside a control?

Compatibility:VB3 VB4 VB5

As you no doubt noticed, VB automatically converts ampersands to undescores. To fix this, use a double ampersand in place of a single ampersand.

Can I create a label that is vertically oriented?

Compatibility:VB3 VB4 VB5

Sure. Try this:

dim s as string
	
for i = 1 to len(label1)
	s = mid$(label1,i,1) & vbcrlf ' Replace vbcrlf with chr$(13) & chr$(10)
next

label1 = s

I have a Tab control on my form. If I start with tab # 1 selected, my controls disapear. What gives?

Compatibility:VB3 VB4 VB5

That's a definite bug.

It should be fixed if you get DevStudio service pack 1. However, the easier fix is simply to always start on tab 1.

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