Access 2016 Intermediate

Access 2016

Lesson 11 – Using Advanced Form Design

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Step-by-Step

Set the tab order automatically.

If you have not been using the Order Entry form, open the Order Entry 5 form in Form view.

Press [Tab] to navigate through the controls on the form. Notice the order in which each control is selected. Switch to Design view.

Steps

Practice Data

1. Select the Design tab on the Ribbon . The Design tab appears. 2. Select the Tab Order button in the Tools group. The Tab Order dialog box opens.

Click Design

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3. Select the Auto Order button.

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The tab order in the Custom Order list box adjusts automatically.

4. Select OK .

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The Tab Order dialog box closes and the new tab order is set.

Switch to Form view. Press [Tab] and notice that the fields and controls are selected from left to right across each row. Switch back to Design view.

S ETTING THE T AB O RDER M ANUALLY

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Discussion

The tab order determines the order in which form fields and controls are selected when you press the [Tab] key during data entry. The default tab order is the order in which the fields or controls were added to the form. If you have added, rearranged, or deleted fields or controls, the tab order may not be suitable for data entry. Adjust the tab order manually to reflect whatever order is best for your data entry needs.

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