Microsoft Forms 20 Object | Library Vb6

Microsoft Forms 2.0 Object Library in VB6 - Complete Guide

Overview

The Microsoft Forms 2.0 Object Library (FM20.dll) provides form controls that can be used outside of Microsoft Office applications, directly in VB6 applications. These controls offer more advanced features than standard VB6 controls.

Bridging the Gap: Using the Microsoft Forms 2.0 Object Library in VB6

If you’ve spent any time in the VB6 ecosystem, you know that the built-in controls (the intrinsic ones like TextBox, CommandButton, and Label) are reliable, but... basic. They lack modern styling, have limited event support, and let’s be honest—they look like Windows 98. microsoft forms 20 object library vb6

Common issues and troubleshooting:

To use the Microsoft Forms 2.0 Object Library in your VB6 project: Microsoft Forms 2

With Controls.Add("Forms.TextBox.1", "txtName") .Left = 70 .Top = 10 .Width = 200 End With ' Create a button Set btn = frm.Controls.Add("FM20.CommandButton") btn.Caption = "Click Me" btn.Left = 10 btn.Top = 10

Private Sub Form_Initialize()
    With lstEmployees
        .ColumnCount = 3
        .ColumnWidths = "40;150;120"
        .AddItem "101;Alice Johnson;HR"
        .AddItem "102;Bob Smith;IT"
        .AddItem "103;Carol Davis;Finance"
    End With
End Sub
Events
' Before/After events
Private Sub TextBox1_Change()
    Debug.Print "Text changed: " & TextBox1.Text
End Sub
This library provides a specific set of controls that differ from the standard VB6 intrinsic controls. Commonly used objects include: Microsoft Learn MSForms.DataObject : Used for programmatic access to the system clipboard. MSForms.TextBox Commonly used objects include: Microsoft Learn MSForms