Chapter 5. Exploring Forms and Controls

In Chapter 4, “Unleashing the Power of Queries,” you learned how to create and use different types of queries. Now it’s time to learn how to create a mechanism for user input that can use queries in many ways. This mechanism is called a form.

This chapter focuses on forms, controls, and events. In particular, you explore

  • the differences between forms and reports

  • what events are and how to use them

  • how to use wizards to help you create forms

  • how to examine and use your form’s properties

  • what a control is and how to use various types of controls effectively

  • how to use queries in forms and controls

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