Command Buttons in Access Forms

1. Command Buttons in Access Forms

2. What are Command Buttons? • Buttons that perform commands (duh) • With proper programming, you can make a button perform any Access function

3. 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…

4. Adding a Command Button (cont’d) • The Command Button Wizard will appear • Choose the Category “Record Navigation” • Choose “Go to Next Record” • Select Next…

5. Adding a Command Button (cont’d) • Choose text for the box and type “Next Record” • Give the command a name if you like • Finish…

6. 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

7. Customizing • You can turn off the Access navigation bar: • Form Properties, Format tab • Navigation Buttons = No

8. Other Command Buttons • There are many other possibilities • Some can be complicated • Queries • Macros • Open other forms • … • Your imagination is your limitation

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