This document is a compilation of tips, common bugs, and interesting information relating to using and testing ActiveX Controls in Access ’97. Specifically, it calls attention to common bugs that may appear in ActiveX Controls when hosted in Microsoft Access. This is not a full test plan or comprehensive guide to everything that is tested with respect to ActiveX Controls and Access as a control container. Rather, it is an overview that highlights common mistakes, anomalies, and bugs found in ActiveX Controls as they interact with Access. It will also provide some insight into how Access interacts with controls in specific cases and some pitfalls to avoid when developing your control. This will improve the quality of interaction between ActiveX Controls and Access by arming the control developer with knowledge about scenarios that may be troublesome.