26.3. Database Operation in Microsoft Access

26.3.1. Creating Forms

Step 1.
Open your database.
Step 2.
Click on the Forms tab under Objects. This will bring up a list of the form objects currently stored in your database.
Step 3.
Click on the New icon to create a new form.
Step 4.
Select the creation method you wish to use. A variety of different methods will be presented, which can be used to create a form. The AutoForm options quickly create a form based upon a table or query. Design View allows for the creation and formatting of elaborate forms using Access’ form editing interface. The Chart Wizard and PivotTable Wizard create forms revolving around those two Microsoft formats.
Step 5.
Select the data source and click OK. You can choose ...

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