Access 2007/ 2010 Forms Tip - Creating Default Text Boxes, etc.

Access 2007/2010 Tip

Changing the formatting of text boxes and other controls on a form can be a time-consuming process. There is a way, however, to set up a default control so that any controls you enter on a form will have consistent formatting. This can be a huge timesaver.

Setting Default Controls.

To set default controls (text boxes, combo boxes, etc.)

• Create a New Form.
  
  
• Draw the control (text box, combo box, etc.) on the form.
  
  
• With the control selected, open the properties group (ALT ENTER) to make changes to the items. You can change the font, font color, background color, borders, and many other options.
  
  
• Once you've changed the properties, click the Design tab, expand the Controls group and click Set Control Defaults. (Make sure you have the control selected).
  
  
• The defaults you've set up only apply to the existing form.

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