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ResolvedVersion 2003

Lisa has attended:
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I have an access database and need to create calaculate field against dates entered e.g. count number of days between two dates. The database has a data entry form. Is it best to do the calculations in a query or in the form?

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Hi Lisa,

You could do it either way. Personally, I would create an unbound control in design view of the form using the toolbox. Then right click over the control and select properties. Go to the data tab and then click on the ... next to Control Source and you can build your formula from there using the fields in your form or from any of the tables.

I hope this has answered the question.

Regards

Simon

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Thanks Simon. I thought it might be the best way but wanted to be sure.

Regards Lisa

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Create own ribbon tab - Access 2010

a. In Access click on the File tab
b. Select Options from left hand side
c. Choose the Customize Ribbon section
d. Click the New Tab button (below the list of tabs on the right hand side of the dialog box)
e. Select the New Tab (Custom) and enter a name, by clicking the Rename button (below the list of tabs on the right hand side of the dialog box)
f. Select the New Group (Custom) and enter a name, by clicking the Rename button (below the list of tabs on the right hand side of the dialog box)
g. Add commands to your tab and group by locating them on the list on the right hand side (remembering that you can change the list using the drop down box at the top of the list of commands) and clicking the Add button between the two panes to add them to your tab and group
h. You can rearrange the commands in your group, the groups on any tab or the tabs, using the up and down arrow buttons beside the list of tabs.
i. Click OK to apply your changes

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