By default, the AllowSpin property is exHidden. Use the AllowSpin property to display a spin in the control's label. Use the AllowEditChanges property to specify whether the control's edit box allows changes. The spin changes the field that has the focus. The field that displays the day gets the focus, if no field is highlighted, in the control's label. Use the FormatDate property to specify the format of date being displayed in the control's label. Use the Background property to change the visual appearance for the up and down arrows of the spin. Use the AutoAdvance property to disable moving the focused field while typing digits. Use the AllowCheckBox property to display a check box left to the date.