From the course: Access 2019 Essential Training
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Understand the role of forms
From the course: Access 2019 Essential Training
Understand the role of forms
- [Instructor] The next Access object that we're gonna start working with is forms. Form objects serve several important roles in the database. First, forms create the main user interface for your database and allow you to set up the navigation systems and group tasks together in ways that make sense for your organization. Forms provide a blank canvas for you to populate with lots of objects, in order to manipulate the data and functionality of the database. You'll do this by adding references to table fields and records and other control objects, such as buttons, that are attached to macros or Visual Basic routines in order to provide interactivity and trigger pre-scripted events. You can also create a unique experience for the users of your database by adding images and using font and color schemes that are pleasing to work with and that support the organization's brand. Finally, you can add additional interactive controls to your data, such as toggle buttons and dropdown combo…
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