Q&A

Describe what the Data properties of a form are used for.

You use the Data properties of a form to control the source of the form's data and to control the actions the user can take on the data in the form.

Describe what the Format properties of a form are used for.

You use the Format properties of a form to control the physical appearance of the form.

Explain differences between combo boxes and list boxes.

List boxes consume more screen space than combo boxes. Combo boxes allow the user to add additional entries (if you set them up that way), whereas list boxes limit the user to the items contained in the list. Finally, you can configure list boxes to allow the user to select multiple items, whereas combo boxes allow the user to select only a single item.

Explain the differences between a text box and a label.

Whereas the user can modify the contents of a text box while viewing the form, he or she cannot modify the contents of a label.