# Changing Ambient Properties

Ambient properties are named characteristics of the container that apply to all controls in the container unless otherwise specified. Examples of ambient properties are default colors and fonts.

To change ambient properties

1. From the Container menu, choose Ambient Properties.

2. Choose a property name.

3. When Enabled is checked, you can specify appropriate values for the property value and/or property type.

4. Choose Set Value. If the Property Type is VT_COLOR or VT_FONT, select a color or font.

To add a non-standard property

1. From the Container menu, choose Ambient Properties.

2. Click the New Property… button.

3. Enter a property name and DISPID.

4. Click OK.