Clear forms after data-entry

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Emily

How do I make a data-entry form automatically clear after
the information needed is entered and saved in the
corresponding table. This is necessary so that users can
continue to enter data without having to manually go to
the next record. I am an Access beginner.

Thank you.
 
Hi Emily,
A form is basically a "window" into a record, so you
really can't "clear" a form - you can only go to a new
record, which looks like a blank form. Maybe the simplest
thing for your users would be to have a command button on
the form.
The command button wizard will offer you "Record
Operations" and "Add New Record" as choices for the
button's function. You can label the button as you wish.
The button can have a tab stop, just like the fields on
the form. You can set the tab position to be last on the
form - all the user has to do is tab to the button (it
will show a dotted line when selected) and either click it
or press Enter. A blank form will appear.

Hope this helps. Post back if you need more info.
HCJ
 
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