Is there anyway to gradient caption of a label?

[AndyK]

Also how can I fade my form with transparent dark color (Like when you press "Shut Down" and all screen fades with kind of dark transparent color....well that kind I want to have on my program)

Thank You

[TimW]

I don't think you can use a gradient on a label, but you could simulate it by putting the label with a transparent background on a picture control and add the gradient to the picture box.
Sorry I can't help with your second question.

Tim.