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Fixes in Microsoft Access – Version 2609 (Build 16.0.20430.20092)

Zoom


Issue Fix
Label captions could be truncated after using Size To Fit Labels sized to fit their captions could clip the final character at some zoom levels. Access now allows for font-size rounding so the entire caption remains visible.
VBA could return the wrong form’s Zoom value Reading the Zoom property of a named form could return the zoom level of the active window instead. VBA now returns the value for the form referenced by the expression.
The Edit List Items button appeared in the wrong location At zoom levels other than 100%, the Edit List Items button for a value-list control could appear offset from the control. It now remains aligned with the lower-left corner of the list.
Captions could become misaligned on very wide forms* On wide forms, controls positioned far from the left edge could drift away from their captions at zoom levels such as 110%, 120%, 130%, or 140%. Captions and controls now remain aligned throughout the supported zoom range.
A combo-box selection in a new sub-datasheet record could be discarded The first value selected from a combo box in a new sub-datasheet record could be cleared, requiring a second selection. The initial selection is now retained.
The active editor in a sub-datasheet did not move when zoom changed Changing zoom while editing a sub-datasheet cell could leave the editor at its old position. The editor now moves with the cell and remains correctly aligned.
Tiled background images did not fill forms below 100% zoom At lower zoom levels, a tiled background picture could cover only part of the form window. The picture now tiles across the entire visible area.
Horizontal scrolling did not scale with zoom Line and page scrolling could move a zoomed form by the wrong distance. Horizontal scrolling now moves by a consistent relative amount at every zoom level.
Controls could paint or align incorrectly after scrolling a zoomed form Controls now remain aligned and repaint in the correct location when a zoomed form is scrolled, preventing shifted controls and display artifacts at zoom levels other than 100%.
Disabling Zoom could retain a non-default zoom level When built-in Zoom is disabled for a database, the default zoom is now reset to 100% so the form window and its contents remain consistently sized.
A rich-text editor could disappear while zooming Changing zoom while a rich-text field had focus could make its editor disappear at some zoom levels. The editor now remains visible and correctly positioned.


Forms and reports


Issue Fix
Text boxes left artifacts while scrolling over a tiled background Scrolling a form with a tiled background picture could leave lines or remnants where text boxes had been displayed. The background and controls now repaint cleanly.
The Property Sheet icon disappeared after sorting properties Sorting the Property Sheet could cause its icon to disappear. The icon now remains visible after switching the property order.
Line breaks were removed from ControlTip text ControlTip text containing line breaks could be displayed as a single line. Access now preserves the intended line breaks in the tooltip.
The Option Group Wizard displayed its values grid on the wrong page* The grid for assigning numeric values could appear on the following page and cover the options for storing the selected value. The grid now appears on the correct wizard page, leaving the next step usable.


* This fix is not included in the initial Version 2609 release, Build 16.0.20430.20092. It is scheduled for the September 29, 2026 update.


Queries and data


Issue Fix
The Query Design splitter could draw outside the Access window While dragging the divider between the query panes, the tracking line could appear over other applications or on another monitor. The divider is now clipped to the Query Design window.


Customization


Issue Fix
Access options now accept non-standard font sizes The font-size settings for the Property Sheet, Query Design, and default datasheet font are now editable, allowing values from 1 through 127 points instead of only the listed sizes.
Font-size boxes could truncate three-digit values The font-size boxes in Access Options were too narrow to show the full value for sizes such as 127 points. They are now wide enough to display three-digit values fully.

Microsoft Tech Community originally posted this article on 25 September 2026 at 1:59 AM.

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