# How to Add Keyboard Shortcuts MS Access

> To add keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Access, open the form or report in Design View, select the control, and locate its Caption property in the Property Sheet. Next, add an ampersand before your desired shortcut letter. Finally, switch to Form View and press the shortcut to test it.

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Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Right-click the form or report and select 'Design View'.
2. Select the control.
3. In the 'Property Sheet', locate the 'Caption' property.
4. Add an ampersand ( & ) before the letter you want to use as the shortcut.
5. Open the form or report in 'Form View' and press the keyboard shortcut to verify it works.
6. That's it! By following these steps, you can add keyboards shortcuts in MS Access.