Reposition the Controls

The Customer Form collects information that can used for billing, reports and mail merges. This step arranges the Form Controls as they would look on an address label or sales receipt.

 

3. Try it: Move the Controls

Select the Controls one by one.

Resize and move them as shown on this page.

 

Keep going...!

 

Memo to Self: You can instantly resize a Label so that it fits the text.

 

Try this: Select the Label.

Place your cursor on the bottom right handle. When you see a double arrow, double click. Access will resize the Label precisely.

 

Don't Forget: You can move a Label and Control separately by using the grey handle in the upper left corner.

Form Design Tools

Exam 77-885: Microsoft Access 2010

3. Building Forms

3.3. Apply Form Arrange options: Reposition Controls