>Thank you. I may try it. However, I am trying to "fit" this command button into an existing "framework." And adding a container would require a "major" change to the framework.

Embolded is wrong mindset. If you want to add a "containerized button" b/c of grid optics, create a special class btnContainerized and add all necessary properties, methods and perhaps a few assign/access methods to give the wrapping container the btn-API needed in "framework."

>One other option I thought of doing is to use a check box control instead of the command button. I have used this approach before. Then set a property .Downpicture to a bitmap image, which makes it look like a button. Something to try.

Always more ways of skinning with the fox...