Specifies different format options for a control. Available at design time and run time. SpecialEffect is ignored for command buttons.
Syntax
[Form.]Control.SpecialEffect = nExpr
Settings
nExpr
For a PageFrame control, Container object, or Control object, the settings for the SpecialEffect property are as follows:
| Setting | Description |
| 0 | Raised. The control appears to be raised from the form. |
| 1 | Sunken. The control appears to be set into the form. |
| 2 | Flat. |
Note For a PageFrame control, SpecialEffect is available only if the Tabs Property is set to false (.F.). Also, the BorderColor property for a PageFrame applies only when nExpr is set to 2 (Flat).
For all other controls, the settings for the SpecialEffect property are as follows:
| Setting | Description |
| 0 | (Default for all controls and objects except the Container object.) 3D. Border of control is raised to simulate a 3-dimensional look. |
| 1 | Plain. Control appears without a 3-dimensional border. |
Note If the Height property is set to a value too small, the 3D setting has no effect.