You can use the Format options in the Properties and Formatting dialog box to format the font, alignment, number format, border, and color options of a control. You can set the font color and background fill. You can use gradient colors (a two-color combination) for the background. You can choose whether to display the text field with 3D effects, as either a raised or lowered button, and with a drop shadow, which "floats" the text field above the background.
Note: The name of the Format dialog box changes depending on the object you are formatting. For example, if you select a panel stack and select Control from the Format menu, the Format: Panel dialog box opens. However, when you choose a selector and select Control from the Format menu, the Format: Selector dialog box opens.
Open the document to be formatted.
Right-click the control to format and select Properties. The Properties and Formatting dialog box opens.
On the left, under Format, select one of the following:
Note: The Font, Number, and Alignment options are displayed only for text fields. You can configure settings for lines, rectangles, and images using the Color and Lines options.