Try if this workaround fits your needs. #include <EditConstants.au3> #include <GUIConstantsEx.au3> #include <WindowsConstants.au3> #include <WinAPI.au3> Global $hGui = GUICreate("Input without border", 215, 214, 192, 124) ;~ GUISetBkColor(0x000000) Global $Input0 = GUICtrlCreateInput("Standard input control", 16, 10, 180, 20, $ES_CENTER) Global $Input1 = _CreateInputWithoutBorderAndVerticalCenteredWithBgColor($hGui, "This is an input control", 16, 40, 180, 20, 0xFF