How to Add Tooltips MS Access

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Adding tooltips in Microsoft Access enhances the usability of forms and reports by providing helpful information when users hover over a control. Here’s how to do it:

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1. In the 'Navigation Pane', right-click the form or report where you want to add tooltips and select 'Design View'.
2. Click on the control text box, button, or combo box where you want to add a tooltip.
3. In the Property Sheet, go to the 'Other' tab.
4. Find the 'ControlTip Text' property and click on it.
5. Enter the text you want to display as the tooltip.
6. Save your changes by clicking 'Save' from the navigation pane.
7. Switch to 'Form View'.
8. Hover over the control to see the tooltip.