Adjusts the order in which objects are accessed in the form when you use the keyboard. This dialog box appears when you choose the Assign by List option in Tab Order from the View menu.

Object List

Lists all objects except graphic and text objects in the form or class. Objects are listed in the order in which they are currently accessible via the keyboard. Change the order by clicking the button to the left of the object picture and dragging the object to the position in the list that corresponds to its place in the desired access order.

By Row

Adjusts object order so objects are accessed by row, from left to right, across the form starting at the top.

By Column

Adjusts object order so objects are accessed by column, from top to bottom, down the form starting at the left side.

For more information, see How to: Set Tab Order for Controls.

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