Microsoft Access - Modify a Form
Access provides many ways to modify a form. Here's a rundown on the various components available to you for doing this.
Form Views
There are three different views for working with forms:
- Design View
- Layout View
- Form View
You can switch between views as often as you like while you modify your form.
Switching views can be done by using the View button on the Ribbon, or the three icons at the bottom right of the Access window.
Here's an explanation of each view.
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The Form Tabs
When you edit a form in either Layout View or Design View, three tabs appear on the Ribbon with specific options for editing forms.
Here's an overview of these tabs.
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Form Properties
Access provides the Property Sheet for setting properties against a form and its elements. Here's an overview.
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Form Modification Examples
Here are some of the more common form modifications.