# How to Create Event Procedures MS Access

> To create event procedures in your database, open it and switch your form or report to Design View from the Navigation Pane. Open the Property Sheet, select the Event tab, and click the ellipsis icon next to your chosen event. Finally, write your code in the VBA editor and save your changes.

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Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Open your database.
2. Go to the 'Forms' or 'Reports' section in the 'Navigation Pane'. Right-click the form or report and choose 'Design View'.
3. Click on the 'Property Sheet' button.
4. In the 'Property Sheet', go to the 'Event' tab.
5. Find the event you want to use and click on the ellipsis icon to create an event procedure.
6. Once you're in the VBA editor, you can write the event procedure code and save.
7. Click on the save icon to save the changes.