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MS Access 2003: Convert OpenForm macro to VBA code

This MSAccess tutorial explains how to convert an OpenForm macro to VBA code in Access 2003 (with screenshots and step-by-step instructions).

Question: In Microsoft Access 2003/XP/2000/97, how can I convert an OpenForm macro to VBA code?

Answer: We'll demonstrate with the examples below.

Example #1

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To convert the macro above to VBA code, you would use the following command:

DoCmd.OpenForm "frmWOView", acFormDS, , , acFormReadOnly

This command would open the form called frmWOView in Datasheet mode as read only.

Example #2

Microsoft Access

To convert the macro above to VBA code, you would use the following command:

DoCmd.OpenForm "Switchboard", acNormal, , , acFormReadOnly

This command would open the form called Switchboard as read only.