How to Add Tooltips MS Access
- George Apostolov
How to Add Tooltips MS Access: step-by-step guide
In the 'Navigation Pane', right-click the form or report where you want to add tooltips and select 'Design View'.
Click on the control text box, button, or combo box where you want to add a tooltip.
In the Property Sheet, go to the 'Other' tab.
Find the 'ControlTip Text' property and click on it.
Enter the text you want to display as the tooltip.
Save your changes by clicking 'Save' from the navigation pane.
Switch to 'Form View'.
Hover over the control to see the tooltip.
Quick answer: To add tooltips in MS Access, open the form or report in Design View, select the desired control, and go to the Other tab in the Property Sheet. Enter your text in the ControlTip Text property, save the changes, and switch to Form View to test the tooltip by hovering over the control.
About this tutorial
Add helpful hover descriptions to form controls in the app by updating the ControlTip Text property in Design View and testing in Form View. This guide shows how to add Tooltips MS Access in 8 steps, starting with "In the 'Navigation Pane', right-click the form or report where you want to add tooltips..." and finishing with "Hover over the control to see the tooltip". 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 Tooltips MS Access?
8 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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