How to Add Calendar Control MS Access

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to insert a Date and Time Picker into an MS Access form.

Quick summary

Adding a Calendar Control in Microsoft Access lets users pick dates through a visual Date and Time Picker instead of typing manually, reducing errors in date-sensitive database fields. This tutorial covers how to create a blank form, set a Date & Time field type, and place the picker control in just a few clicks.

Steps

Open a new form by clicking the Blank database button in MS Access.
Click the Field Column to add a calendar control, then select Date & Time from the available field type options.
Click and place the Date and Time Picker onto your form at the desired position.
Confirm your setup — your table or query now includes a Date/Time field with a functional calendar control.

📌 Why this matters

Adding a Calendar Control in Microsoft Access improves data accuracy by letting users select dates from a visual picker rather than entering them manually. This is especially valuable for database forms that track appointments, deadlines, or time-sensitive records, where incorrect date formats can cause query and reporting errors. The built-in Date & Time Picker in Access requires no third-party tools, making it a fast and reliable way to enforce consistent date input across your entire database.

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