Returns or sets a value indicating whether a Label control or the background of a Shape control is transparent or opaque.
Syntax
object.BackStyle [= number]
The BackStyle property syntax has these parts:
| Part | Description |
| object | An object expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list. |
| number | A numeric expression specifying transparency, as described in Settings. |
Settings
The settings for number are:
| Setting | Description |
| 0 | Transparent — background color and any graphics are visible behind the control. |
| 1 | (Default) Opaque — the control's BackColor property setting fills the control and obscures any color or graphics behind it. |
Remarks
You can use the BackStyle property to create transparent controls when you're using a background color on a Form object or PictureBox control or when you want to place a control over a graphic. Use an opaque control when you want it to stand out.
A control's BackColor property is ignored if BackStyle = 0.