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MS Access 2003: Create a switchboard

This MSAccess tutorial explains how to create a switchboard in Access 2003 (with screenshots and step-by-step instructions).

Question: How do I create a switchboard in Access 2003/XP/2000/97?

Answer: To create a switchboard, under the Tools menu, select Database Utilities > Switchboard Manager.

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Click on the Yes button.

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When the Switchboard Manager window appears, click on the Edit button.

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Next, you will need to add buttons to the switchboard. To do this, click on the New button.

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Enter the text that will appear next to the button. Select the command. In this example, we've set up a switchboard item to open the form called frmFeedback. Click on the OK button.

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Now, when you open your Access database, the switchboard should open automatically and display any buttons that you've configured.

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