If you build an ActiveX control that exposes a Text- or Caption-like property, even under different names, you should modify its attributes in the Procedure Attribute dialog box after expanding it using the Advanced button. This way, the Procedure ID is set to Text or Caption respectively.This causes your property to behave like standard Text or Caption properties. When the user modifies its value in the Property window, the effect of each new character is immediately reflected on the ActiveX control itself.