Chapter 5. Simple Forms
Forms are for data entry, editing, and viewing data that’s in tables. There are two reasons for using forms in your database application:
Most people prefer and are used to seeing data in a form. Thus a form can increase people’s comfort level with a computer application.
Forms have facilities for data filtering, automation, and validation beyond that which is possible using tables or queries alone.
Forms consist of a blank work area, the form itself, and various controls existing on the form. Form controls can display fields for editing or consist of tools for various kinds of automation.
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Although you can do most, if not all, of your data entry directly into tables, by using forms you gain more control ...
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