Adding controls using the Field List

You can add controls to a form by using the Field List.

Procedure

To add a control by using the Field List:

  1. If the Field List is not visible when you open the form, click View > Field List.
  2. Select and drag a field from the Field List to a tab.

    After the control is on the form, the cursor changes to the selection arrow so that you can move and size the control.

  3. Double-click the control to open its property sheet. For more information, see Editing the properties of field controls in forms.

What to do next

After adding the field to the form, you can edit the control properties to set the display options of the control.

Parent topic: Form controls