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Fixes in Microsoft Access - Version 2609 (Build 16.0.20430.20092)

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Shane Groff
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Sep 24, 2026

Version 2609 was first released to Current Channel on September 22, 2026. Here's a summary of the issues fixed in this release, including another substantial set of improvements to Zoom.

Zoom

IssueFix
Label captions could be truncated after using Size To FitLabels sized to fit their captions could clip the final character at some zoom levels. Access now allows for font-size rounding so the entire caption remains visible.
VBA could return the wrong form's Zoom valueReading the Zoom property of a named form could return the zoom level of the active window instead. VBA now returns the value for the form referenced by the expression.
The Edit List Items button appeared in the wrong locationAt zoom levels other than 100%, the Edit List Items button for a value-list control could appear offset from the control. It now remains aligned with the lower-left corner of the list.
Captions could become misaligned on very wide forms*On wide forms, controls positioned far from the left edge could drift away from their captions at zoom levels such as 110%, 120%, 130%, or 140%. Captions and controls now remain aligned throughout the supported zoom range.
A combo-box selection in a new sub-datasheet record could be discardedThe first value selected from a combo box in a new sub-datasheet record could be cleared, requiring a second selection. The initial selection is now retained.
The active editor in a sub-datasheet did not move when zoom changedChanging zoom while editing a sub-datasheet cell could leave the editor at its old position. The editor now moves with the cell and remains correctly aligned.
Tiled background images did not fill forms below 100% zoomAt lower zoom levels, a tiled background picture could cover only part of the form window. The picture now tiles across the entire visible area.
Horizontal scrolling did not scale with zoomLine and page scrolling could move a zoomed form by the wrong distance. Horizontal scrolling now moves by a consistent relative amount at every zoom level.
Controls could paint or align incorrectly after scrolling a zoomed formControls now remain aligned and repaint in the correct location when a zoomed form is scrolled, preventing shifted controls and display artifacts at zoom levels other than 100%.
Disabling Zoom could retain a non-default zoom levelWhen built-in Zoom is disabled for a database, the default zoom is now reset to 100% so the form window and its contents remain consistently sized.
A rich-text editor could disappear while zoomingChanging zoom while a rich-text field had focus could make its editor disappear at some zoom levels. The editor now remains visible and correctly positioned.

Forms and reports

IssueFix
Text boxes left artifacts while scrolling over a tiled backgroundScrolling a form with a tiled background picture could leave lines or remnants where text boxes had been displayed. The background and controls now repaint cleanly.
The Property Sheet icon disappeared after sorting propertiesSorting the Property Sheet could cause its icon to disappear. The icon now remains visible after switching the property order.
Line breaks were removed from ControlTip textControlTip text containing line breaks could be displayed as a single line. Access now preserves the intended line breaks in the tooltip.
The Option Group Wizard displayed its values grid on the wrong page*The grid for assigning numeric values could appear on the following page and cover the options for storing the selected value. The grid now appears on the correct wizard page, leaving the next step usable.

* This fix is not included in the initial Version 2609 release, Build 16.0.20430.20092. It is scheduled for the September 29, 2026 update.

Queries and data

IssueFix
The Query Design splitter could draw outside the Access windowWhile dragging the divider between the query panes, the tracking line could appear over other applications or on another monitor. The divider is now clipped to the Query Design window.

Customization

IssueFix
Access options now accept non-standard font sizesThe font-size settings for the Property Sheet, Query Design, and default datasheet font are now editable, allowing values from 1 through 127 points instead of only the listed sizes.
Font-size boxes could truncate three-digit valuesThe font-size boxes in Access Options were too narrow to show the full value for sizes such as 127 points. They are now wide enough to display three-digit values fully.
Updated Sep 24, 2026
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