Re: Changing Appearance

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From: Ronnie Vernon MVP (ronv_at_mvps.org)
Date: 08/20/04


Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 04:02:15 -0700

gizfizz wrote:
> i tried changing the appearance on the display properties, appearance
> tab then 'advanced' and changed the colour of a few bits and the
> fonts but when i click ok to go back to display properties then ok or
> apply it doesnt change any colours other than the text! it jus stays
> on the standard blue! help!!!

What exactly is it that you tried to change?

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