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In chapter 5.2 you learned about how to enter data directly into tables using their data sheet view. However, in many cases forms are better suited for data entry: | In chapter 5.2 you learned about how to enter data directly into tables using their data sheet view. However, in many cases forms are better suited for data entry: | ||
* A table can contain too many columns to display them on your screen. A form can display such a data using multiple rows. | * A table can contain too many columns to display them on your screen. A form can display such a data using multiple rows. | ||
* A form allows to visually split data fields into logical groups, thus increasing readability. Labels with additional information can be inserted to give users more hints on how to use the form or what given data fields mean. | * A form allows to visually split data fields into logical groups, thus increasing readability. Labels with additional information can be inserted to give users more hints on how to use the form or what given data fields mean. | ||
* Command buttons can be used within forms for commonly used commands so users can use forms in a similar way as a standalone applications they know. | * Command buttons can be used within forms for commonly used commands so users can use forms in a similar way as a standalone applications they know. | ||
In data sheet view displaying multi-row data text fields or images is as easy as within forms. | In data sheet view displaying multi-row data text fields or images is as easy as within forms. | ||
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Revision as of 09:17, 20 October 2011
Forms versus tables
In chapter 5.2 you learned about how to enter data directly into tables using their data sheet view. However, in many cases forms are better suited for data entry:
- A table can contain too many columns to display them on your screen. A form can display such a data using multiple rows.
- A form allows to visually split data fields into logical groups, thus increasing readability. Labels with additional information can be inserted to give users more hints on how to use the form or what given data fields mean.
- Command buttons can be used within forms for commonly used commands so users can use forms in a similar way as a standalone applications they know.
In data sheet view displaying multi-row data text fields or images is as easy as within forms.