How to Add Keyboard Shortcuts MS Access
- George Apostolov
How to Add Keyboard Shortcuts MS Access: step-by-step guide
Right-click the form or report and select 'Design View'.
Select the control.
In the 'Property Sheet', locate the 'Caption' property.
Add an ampersand (
&) before the letter you want to use as the shortcut.Open the form or report in 'Form View' and press the keyboard shortcut to verify it works.
That's it! By following these steps, you can add keyboards shortcuts in MS Access.
Quick answer: 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.
About this tutorial
Create custom keyboard shortcuts for controls inside the app by inserting an ampersand into the caption property in design view. This guide shows how to add Keyboard Shortcuts MS Access in 6 steps, starting with "Right-click the form or report and select 'Design View'" and finishing with "That's it! By following these steps, you can add keyboards shortcuts in MS Access". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real product interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Keyboard Shortcuts MS Access?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
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