How do I print a form?

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I have a form that I created using access. When I go to print it, none of
the labels or inputed values print, the page prints a line and nothing else?
When I use print preview, it shows only that line and nothing of what I've
created? Any help?
 
You can do what I do.
Using the Shift/prt scr keys (press together), then open Word and paste the
image into a document.
That's if you only want to see what it looks like or show someone else,
because like Douglas says "Forms aren't really intended to be printed:
that's what reports are for."
Hope this helps. C.D.

: Forms aren't really intended to be printed: that's what reports are for.
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: : > I have a form that I created using access. When I go to print it, none
of
: > the labels or inputed values print, the page prints a line and nothing
: else?
: > When I use print preview, it shows only that line and nothing of what
I've
: > created? Any help?
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I agree that it is better to print a report, but it should be possible to
print a form. Make sure the controls are set to be visible on the printed
page (format properties). Note how many pages there are, and compare that to
the number you expect. It could be that you are viewing the first page only,
and that for some reason (a page break?) there is only a line on the first
page. Are the controls bound or unbound? If they are bound, go back to an
earlier form and look at print preview. If the controls show up, you might
just need to save the record before you can view it.
I recommend saving the form as a report (File > Save As). Simulating a
piece of paper on the screen is rarely the optimum way of displaying and
working with data. I think it best to design forms for on-screen viewing and
reports for display on paper. Also, with reports you have sorting and
grouping options that you will come to appreciate.
If this doesn't help, provide more information about the form's record
source, bound and unbound controls, and a brief description of what you need
to do with this database.
 
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