>i'm finding it impossible to change the colors on the commandbuttons.
>is there a way?
Not directly. And, technically, you shouldn't. According to Windows UI guidelines, the user should have control over the colors of the form, buttons, etc. The use does this from Windows Control panel.
However, if you really have to set the backcolor, you can use a bitmap on the form to do it.
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer