How can I programically change the background color of one VI using another VI?

Is it possible to change the text background color of an indicator on the front panel of one VI from a different VI?
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Hi Coutts,
Good Morning and I hope your well today.
Thanks for the kudos and marked answer.
You can alter the controls/indicators fonts etc.
You need to get a reference to Controls[] which includes all controls and indicators on a VI.
Then I have created an array of their Labels.Text - so we know which reference is which.
With a single reference you can then access properties such as label.font where you can alter if the label is
Bold, Unerline,size and colour...
Notice I have selected to Bold and Underline the label of the controls and indicators - and they appear bold and underlined.
I have re-attached the modified code.
Hope it finds you well,
Kind Regards
James Hillman
Applications Engineer 2008 to 2009 National Instruments UK & Ireland
Loughborough University UK - 2006 to 2011
Remember Kudos those who help!
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