How to work with Standard Controls in Visual Basic

To work with Standard Controls in Visual Basic

Using the Controls in Visual Basic 6.0:

Control Name	Function
PictureBox	Display graphics images.
Label	Display text.
TextBox	Display text and used to enter and edit text.
Frame	Serves as a container for other controls
CommandButton	Initiate actions by clicking the button.
CheckBox	Make the True and False choices
OptionButton	Choose one of a group of items.
CombolBox	Choose from a list of items or enter a new value
ListBox	Choose from a list of items
Horizontal Scrollbar	Choose a value based on the position of the button in the bar.
Vertical Scrollbar	Choose a value based on the position of the button in the bar.
Timer	Programs perform functions on a timed event.
Drive List Box	Select a disk drive.
Directory List Box	Select a directory or folder.
File List Box	Select a file.
Shape	Display a shape on the form.
Line	Display a line on the form
Image	Displays pictures or graphics.
Data Control	Interface between the program and a data source.
OLE	Connection between the program and an OLE server
Common Dialog	To retrieve information such as file names, fonts, and colors