# How to Make Form Read Only MS Access

> To make a form read-only in MS Access, open your database, switch the desired form to Design View, and open the Property Sheet from the Form Design tab. Under the Data tab, set Data Entry, Allow Additions, Allow Deletions, and Allow Edits to No, then save the form from the Navigation Pane.

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Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Open your desired database.
2. Open the Form in Design View. In the Navigation Pane, right-click the form and select 'Design View'.
3. Click 'Property Sheet' in the 'Form Design' tab.
4. Go to the 'Data' tab in the Property Sheet.
5. Set the following properties as 'NO' such as 'Data Entry', 'Allow Additions', 'Allow Deletions' and 'Allow Edits'.
6. Save the form by clicking 'Save' in the 'Navigation Pane'.