How to Add Button in MS Access Form

Quick summary

Adding a button to an MS Access form lets users trigger actions like saving records or running macros directly from the form interface. This guide walks through every step — from opening Design View to testing the finished button in Form View.

Steps

1. Open your form and click on it to get started.
2. In the Navigation Pane, right-click on the form you want to modify and select Design View.
3. Select the Create section from the ribbon.
4. Click on the Form Design option.
5. In the Controls group, click the rectangle icon to add a button control to your form.
6. Your cursor changes to a cross (+) — click where you want the button to appear on the form to place it.
7. If the Command Button Wizard opens automatically, choose a category and select an action for the button.
8. Click Finish to complete the wizard and create the button.
9. Switch to Form View to test the button in its live state.
10. Click the button to confirm it performs the desired action correctly.