# How to Create Unbound Form MS Access

> To create an unbound form in MS Access, open your database, click the Create tab, and select Form Design. Open the Property Sheet in Design View, navigate to the Data tab, and leave the Record Source property blank. Finally, add controls from the toolbox and save the form.

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Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Open MS Access and navigate to your database.
2. Click the 'Create' tab on the ribbon.
3. Click on 'Form Design' to open a blank form.
4. While in 'Design View', open the 'Property Sheet'.
5. In the 'Property Sheet', go to the 'Data' tab.
6. Set the 'Record Source' property to None (leave it blank).
7. From the 'Form Design' tab on the ribbon, use the toolbox to add controls.
8. Save the form with a meaningful name and click 'OK'.