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Creating a database form

Databases are used to store data. But, how is the data put into the

database? Forms are used to do this. In the language of databases, a

form is a front end for data entry and editing.

Figure 194: Fields of a simple

form

Figure 195: Simple form with

additions

A simple form consists of the fields from a table (Figure 194). More

complex forms can contain much more, including additional text,

graphics, selection boxes, and many other elements. Figure 195 is

made from the same table with a text label (Fuel Purchases), a list box

placed in PaymentType, and a graphic background.

Using the Wizard to create a form

We will use the Form Wizard to create a Vacations form, which will

contain a form and a subform.

In the main database window (Figure 183), click the Forms icon in the

left column. In the Tasks list, double-click Use Wizard to Create

Form to open the Form Wizard (Figure 196). Simple forms require only

some of these steps, while more complex forms may use all of them.

Step 1: Select fields.

1) Under Tables or queries, select Table: Vacations. Available fields

lists the fields for the Vacations table.

2) Click the right double arrow to move all of these fields to the

Fields in the form list. Click Next.

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