Returns or sets the width of a control's border.
object.BorderWidth [= number]
The parts of the BorderWidth property syntax are described in the following table.
| Part | Description | 
|---|---|
| object | An object expression that evaluates to an object. | 
| number | A numeric expression from 1 to 8192, inclusive. | 
Use the BorderWidth and BorderStyle properties to specify the kind of border you want for a DrawLine or Shape control. The following table describes the effect of BorderStyle settings on the BorderWidth property.
| BorderStyle | Effect on BorderWidth | 
|---|---|
| 0 | BorderWidth setting is ignored. | 
| 1–5 | The border width expands from the center of the border; the height and width of the control are measured from the center of the border. | 
| 6 | The border width expands inward on the control from the outside of the border; the height and width of the control are measured from the outside of the border. | 
Note If the BorderWidth property setting is greater than 1, the only effective settings of BorderStyle are 1 (Solid) and 6 (Inside Solid).