By default, the OpenMode property is Vertical . If the OpenMode property is Vertical, the items in the menu bar are arranged from top to bottom, line by line, one item per line. If the OpenMode property is Horizontal the items of the menu bar are arranged from left to right. The menu bar is displayed  always in the form. Use the Appearance property to specify the control's appearance. Use the Font property to specify the control's font. Use the BackColor property to specify the control's background color. Use the ForeColor property to specify the control's foreground color. The OpenOnClick property specifies whether the sub menu is opened when the user clicks the item in the menu bar.

The following screen shows shows the control when the OpenMode is Vertical:

The following screen shows shows the control when the OpenMode is Horizontal: