How to Make Form Read Only MS Access
- George Apostolov
How to Make Form Read Only MS Access: step-by-step guide
Open your desired database.
Open the Form in Design View. In the Navigation Pane, right-click the form and select 'Design View'.
Click 'Property Sheet' in the 'Form Design' tab.
Go to the 'Data' tab in the Property Sheet.
Set the following properties as 'NO' such as 'Data Entry', 'Allow Additions', 'Allow Deletions' and 'Allow Edits'.
Save the form by clicking 'Save' in the 'Navigation Pane'.
Quick answer: 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.
About this tutorial
Lock the app forms to prevent edits by configuring data properties in design view. This guide shows how to make Form Read Only MS Access in 6 steps, starting with "Open your desired database" and finishing with "Save the form by clicking 'Save' in the 'Navigation Pane'". 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 make Form Read Only MS Access?
6 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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