Concepts

What is a form?

A form is another type of object in a database:

A form provides an interface for entering, modifying, and viewing records. In an earlier lesson we showed how to enter, modify and view records in Datasheet view:

The advantages of using a form rather than Datasheet view to enter, modify and view records are:

1. You may create a form to match an existing physical paper form. Having an electronic form that matches a familiar paper form speeds data entry and reduces data entry errors.
2. A form may include controls. Controls simplify data entry and can improve the appearance of the form.
3. A form focuses on a single record at a time.
4. The arrangement of fields on a form may be logical.

Here is an example of a form designed for the table above: