Adding format to Access Form

When you generate a form by using the Form Wizard, one of the steps in the wizard is choosing a format for your form. By choosing a format for the form, you are setting the way controls are formatted with regard to font, special effects (sunken, raised, etched, etc.), and color. You will also be choosing a watermark a term used for a form’s background. Setting the format for a form is very straightforward. Follow the steps presented here:

1. Open the database you want.
2. Click on the Forms button in the Database window toolbar.
3. Either create a new form or open an existing form in Design view.
4. Choose AutoFormats from the Format menu.
5. Pick the format you want from the list of formats in the Form Autoformats list box. You can see this form below.

6. Click OK. Your format will now reflect the format chosen.

Remember that all controls on your form will be affected, as will controls that you add to the form here on out.
To have your format be permanent, save the form by selecting Save from the File menu.
When you add a format to your form, you are adding a type of graphic. When you do so, you could affect performance of the form negatively. Therefore, be sure to test the form after you add the format. If it seems slower, remove the format by choosing the Standard format from the Form Autoformats list box, mentioned in step 5 of the exercise above. In the next lesson, you will learn how to insert a graphic onto a form.

To choose a format for your form in Microsoft Access 365 using the Form Wizard, follow these steps:

1. Open the Form Wizard: Go to the Create tab on the ribbon and click Form Wizard.
2. Select the Table/Query: Choose the table or query from which you want to pull data for your form.
3. Select Fields: Double-click the fields you want to include in the form, or select them and use the right arrow button to add them.
4. Choose a Layout: The wizard will prompt you to select a layout for the form. You can choose from:
   • Columnar: Displays one record at a time.
   • Tabular: Displays multiple records in a tabular format.
   • Datasheet: Appears similar to a table.
   • Justified: Displays one record at a time with more complex formatting.
5. Choose a Style/Format: Next, you’ll be asked to choose a style or format for the form. This includes the appearance of the controls (font, color, effects like sunken or raised). Select a style that fits your preferences.
6. Title and Finish: Provide a title for your form, then click Finish. The form will be created and displayed on the screen.

This process allows you to quickly create visually appealing forms without manually formatting each element. You can experiment with different styles until you achieve the desired look for your form.For more details, you can explore additional customization options in MS Access 365 via sources like Microsoft Support and CustomGuide.