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Chapter 3 of the Intro to MIS course focuses on designing and working with forms for data entry and display. It covers different views (Form, Layout, and Design) for modifying forms, various form controls, and the use of the Form Wizard for creating forms. The chapter emphasizes the importance of a consistent design, intuitive navigation, and relevant information display in forms.

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Chapter 3 of the Intro to MIS course focuses on designing and working with forms for data entry and display. It covers different views (Form, Layout, and Design) for modifying forms, various form controls, and the use of the Form Wizard for creating forms. The chapter emphasizes the importance of a consistent design, intuitive navigation, and relevant information display in forms.

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Intro to MIS - MGS351

Simplify Data Entry with Forms

Chapter 3
Chapter Overview

 DesigningForms
 Working with Forms
Form,Layout and Design View
Form Controls

 Form Wizard Example


 Form Controls and Properties
Forms

 Forms are used for displaying


data, entering data or used as part
of a menu system
 Basic, Multiple Item and Split Forms
 Built upon tables or queries
Form View
Form View

Displays data on the form and allows


updates and edits of the form data.
Cannot make updates to the form
layout and design. Database end
user uses this view.
Layout View
Layout View

Most flexible way to work with and


modify a form. Displays the data
while allowing you to modify the form
design. Cannot update form data.
Design View
Design View

Most powerful view used to modify the


layout, design and content of a form.
Cannot view or edit data in this
view.
Controls
Labels Textboxes

Combo Box
Checkbox

Command
Button
Controls
Labels Textboxes

Combo Box
Checkbox

Command
Button
Bound Controls (Highlighted)
Unbound Controls
Calculated Controls
Form Wizard

Use it! Very useful as a starting


point for building a form. Provides
a framework you can customize
and build upon.
Designing Forms

 Consistent look and feel


 Easy to read
 Pleasant to look at
 Displays all relevant information
 Intuitive navigation
Form Wizard Example
Modifying Forms

 Design View
 Field List, Property Sheet, Controls
Tool Box
 Adding Controls
 Combo Boxes
 Tab Stops
Identifying the Record Source

Click upper left corner to view properties for entire


report. Record source property is in the Data tab. Click
build button to view the report record source.
Formatting Forms

 Selecting bound controls & labels


 Sizing a control
 Moving a control and its label
 Changing properties of a control
 Selecting multiple controls
Additional Form Controls

 Drop down list boxes


 Check Boxes
 Option Groups
 Command Buttons
Quick Review

A(n) ________ control on a form


has an expression or formula as
its data source.
Quick Review

Using the Lookup Wizard for a field


in a table, will result in a
________ ________ displaying
on a form based off of that field.
Quick Review

True / False
Updating form data will update the
associated data record in the
corresponding table.
Homework 2

 Chapter 3 Guided Exercise


 Chapter 3 Applied Exercise

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