How to Customize Status Bar MS Access
- George Apostolov
How to Customize Status Bar MS Access: step-by-step guide
Open the form in 'Design View'.
Select the text box.
Go to the 'Property Sheet' and click on it.
Locate the 'Status Bar Text' property under the 'Other' tab. Enter the custom message you want to display when the form is active.
Click the save icon to save the changes.
Quick answer: To customize the status bar in Microsoft Access, open your form in Design View, select the text box, and open the Property Sheet. Next, find the Status Bar Text property under the Other tab, enter your custom message, and click the save icon to apply the changes.
About this tutorial
Personalize the app interface by adding custom status bar messages to form text boxes using the property sheet. This guide shows how to customize Status Bar MS Access in 5 steps, starting with "Open the form in 'Design View ' " and finishing with "Click the save icon to save the changes". 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 customize Status Bar MS Access?
5 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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