# How to Add Alternating Row Colors Reports MS Access

> To add alternating row colors in MS Access, open a new form, save it from the Navigation Pane, open Form Properties, select Detail under Selection Type in the Property Sheet, locate the Alternate Back Color property, choose a color, and save the form again.

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Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Open a new form by clicking on the 'Blank database' button.
2. Go to the 'Navigation Pane' and click 'Save'.
3. Right-click on your mouse and select 'Form Properties'.
4. Under the 'Property Sheet', click on the drop-down arrow and select 'Detail'.
5. Ensure the 'Selection Type' in the Property Sheet is set to 'Detail'.
6. Locate the 'Alternate Back Color' property in the Property Sheet.
7. Choose a color for alternating rows by clicking the color dropdown and selecting a predefined color or custom color.
8. Go to the 'Navigation Pane' and click 'Save'.