The Microsoft Forms 2.0 Library is a set of ActiveX controls used primarily by Microsoft Office applications to create UserForms. It includes enhanced versions of standard controls like TextBoxes, ComboBoxes, CheckBoxes, and CommandButtons.
This is the most critical rule. Unlike other ActiveX controls, you cannot legally package FM20.DLL with your application installer. It is intended to be installed by Microsoft Office. microsoft forms 20 object library vb6
They offer a slightly more modern, "Office-like" aesthetic compared to the Windows 95-style intrinsic controls. How to Add the Library to Your VB6 Project The Microsoft Forms 2
Here is a quick snippet of how easy it is to use the FM20 ComboBox with multiple columns: Unlike other ActiveX controls, you cannot legally package
These are significantly more robust. They allow for multiple columns without complex API calls. You can set the ColumnCount property and define ColumnWidths easily in the Properties window. 3. Image Control