Access Object Types

For purposes of this appendix, the standardized terminology for grouping objects was created. These group names are used when discussing naming conventions:

  • Database objects:

    TablesQueries formsMacros
    Table fieldsReportsModules

  • Control objects:

    Form controlsReport controls

  • VBA objects:

    ProceduresConstants
    VariablesUser-defined types

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