How to Use Parameters in Query MS Access
- George Apostolov
How to Use Parameters in Query MS Access: step-by-step guide
Go to the 'Create' tab.
Select 'Query Design'.
Select the table you want to use in the query and click 'Add Selected Tables'.
Drag the fields you want to display in the report to the query grid.
In the 'Criteria' row for the field you want to filter, enter a prompt enclosed in square brackets
[].Click 'Run' to run the query.
You’ll be prompted to enter the parameter values. Verify the results are correct. Click 'OK'.
Quick answer: To use parameters in query MS Access, go to the Create tab and select Query Design. Add your desired table, drag fields to the query grid, and enter a bracketed prompt in the Criteria row. Finally, run the query, enter the parameter values when prompted, and click OK.
About this tutorial
Filter data dynamically in the app by adding a bracketed prompt to the criteria row, running the query, and entering parameter values. This guide shows how to use Parameters in Query MS Access in 7 steps, starting with "Go to the 'Create' tab" and finishing with "You’ll be prompted to enter the parameter values. Verify the results are correct. Click...". 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 use Parameters in Query MS Access?
7 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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