BUG: Error message when you try to view the Properties grid of any control in an HTML resource in Visual C++ 2005: "There are no property pages for the selection" (907295)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you try to view the Properties grid of any control in an HTML resource by using the shortcut menu in Microsoft Visual C++ 2005, you may receive an error message that is similar to the following:
There are no property pages for the selection.

WORKAROUND

To view the Properties grid of the control, click the control and then click the Properties tab.

Note If the Properties window does not open, click Properties Window on the View menu.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a bug in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to reproduce the behavior

  1. Create a new Visual C++ 2005 Win32 project.
  2. In Solution Explorer, right-click the Win32 project, point to Add, and then click Add Resource.
  3. In the Add Resource dialog box, click HTML, and then click New.
  4. Click the Design tab of the new HTML file.
  5. Add any control to the Design tab.
  6. Right-click the new control, and then click Properties.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/22/2005
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