Command Buttons in Access Forms
Learn how to add and use Command Buttons in Access forms to enhance functionality and navigation. Customization options and possibilities await!
Command Buttons in Access Forms
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What are Command Buttons? • Buttons that perform commands (duh) • With proper programming, you can make a button perform any Access function
Adding a Command Button • Select Forms • Open the Contacts form in Design View • Make some room in the Form Header to add buttons • Choose the Button from the Controls area • Place a box where you want the button…
Adding a Command Button (cont’d) • The Command Button Wizard will appear • Choose the Category “Record Navigation” • Choose “Go to Next Record” • Select Next…
Adding a Command Button (cont’d) • Choose text for the box and type “Next Record” • Give the command a name if you like • Finish…
Using the Command Button • Go to Form View and press the button • You can add additional navigation buttons • You can also add buttons to: • Add a New Record • Delete a Record • Find a specific record • And more
Customizing • You can turn off the Access navigation bar: • Form Properties, Format tab • Navigation Buttons = No
Other Command Buttons • There are many other possibilities • Some can be complicated • Queries • Macros • Open other forms • … • Your imagination is your limitation
