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Chapter 9: Creating Custom Forms

(This is section 4 of 4 in this chapter)

Summary

Forms provide a convenient and attractive way to both present information and solicit input from the user. If you are developing an application using Access, it is not unusual to have several different forms, each with a different purpose. Through effectively using forms, you increase the usability of your database tremendously.

This chapter has taught you how to develop your own forms. Before you move on to Chapter 10, make sure you understand the following key concepts:

Forms are a tool you can use to change or add information in a table or query. From a user's perspective, forms are much more usable than the Datasheet.
You can create forms using the Form Wizards, or you can create them from scratch.
You can create only a limited number of forms with the Form Wizards. You greatly increase your options if you create your forms from scratch.
You use the form design toolbox to select objects that can be placed in your form.
As with most other objects in Access, you can set properties for objects in your forms. These properties define the attributes which control the object.

In Chapter 10, you will learn how to use some of the additional tools provided with Access to make your data more valid.

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