FP98: Can't Change Design-Time Controls Properties After Saving (178448)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft FrontPage 98 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q178448

SYMPTOMS

When you insert a design-time control in a Web page using FrontPage 98, the properties of the control cannot be changed after the design-time control is saved to the page.

CAUSE

FrontPage 98 allows you to alter the properties of a design-time control only before it is saved to the page.

RESOLUTION

To alter the properties of a design-time control after it is first saved, use one of the following methods.

Method 1: Reinsert the Design-Time Control

Delete the currently saved design-time control and reinsert it. When you reinsert the control, specify the desired properties before you save the page.

Method 2: Edit the HTML Code

Switch to HTML view and alter the design-time control properties within the HTML code directly.

Method 3: Install the FrontPage 98B Patch

The FrontPage 98B patch is available at the following location:

http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/9798/fp98bupd.aspx

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about design-time controls, please browse to the following Microsoft Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/components/dtctrl/doc/overview.asp

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/5/2004
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