Chapter 9. Creating Forms

Creating Forms

Forms provide an easy-to-use interface for data entry and editing. Forms are especially helpful for databases that will have less-experienced users assisting you because onscreen forms can mimic familiar paper forms.

In this chapter, you will learn how to create forms, group and arrange fields on them, and define their tab order.

  • Understanding Forms

  • Create and Save a Form

  • Create a Form with the Form Wizard

  • Create a Form in Layout View

  • Create a Form in Design View

  • Delete a Field from Design View

  • Arrange Fields on a Form

  • Group Fields Together

  • Define the Tab Order on a Form

Understanding Forms

A form is a view of one or more tables that ...

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