See how to work with ActiveX controls in your files, changing their settings, and how to enable or disable them by using the Message Bar and the Trust Center. You can also learn more about ActiveX …

When you install new ActiveX controls, the Setup program for the controls usually registers each control on your computer, which makes it available to use from Excel.

Create, edit, format, lock, and unlock Excel forms, including data forms, worksheets that contain Form and ActiveX controls, and VBA UserForms.

In Microsoft 365 and Office 2024, the settings for ActiveX controls have changed to be disabled by default. When ActiveX controls are disabled, you will not be able to create new ActiveX objects or …

Add a list box to your Excel worksheet from which users can choose a value. Make data entry easier by letting users choose a value from a combo box. A combo box combines a text box with a list box to …

You can use a Form control button or a command button (an ActiveX control) to run a macro that performs an action when a user clicks it. Both these buttons are also known as a push button, which …

When you insert a Microsoft ActiveX control onto your form template, InfoPath inserts a custom control that is bound to either a field or a group in the data source, depending on the options that you …

Note: ActiveX controls have been disabled for security reasons and won't work in newer versions of Excel. To add an ActiveX control, you'll need the Developer tab on your Ribbon. Note: To enable the …

If Excel is not in Design mode, when you try to select an ActiveX control, you might unintentionally start an action, such as running a macro or selecting a check box.

Add a scroll bar or spin button to an Excel worksheet. The controls let you quickly enter or change a range of values.