How to Create Multi-Page Forms MS Access

Quick summary

Creating multi-page forms in MS Access uses the Tab Control feature to organize data entry across multiple tabbed pages within a single form. This approach keeps large datasets structured, reduces scrolling, and improves the overall usability of your Access database forms.

Steps

1. Select an existing form from the navigation pane and open it in Design View.
2. Go to the Form Design tab in the ribbon, locate the Controls group, and click the Tab Control button.
3. Click on the form to place the Tab Control — a two-page tab control will appear by default.
4. In the Property Sheet, go to Format and change the page name in the Name section.
5. Right-click the tab control and select Insert Page to add additional pages.
6. Right-click the tab you want to remove and choose Delete Page.
7. Drag and drop fields onto the appropriate tab page, ensuring the correct page is selected before placing fields.
8. Switch to Form View to preview the multi-page form layout.
9. Save the form by clicking the save icon.