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While working in form design view, use the Command Button Wizard to add buttons to the form. Users can click them to navigate to tables and forms in the database and to print reports.

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If the toolbox isn’t visible, click Control Toolbox (View menu) to display it. Click the Command Button tool, and then click the Control Wizards tool if it isn’t already selected. In the Product form, position the button where you want it, and then follow the instructions in the wizard.

Two screenshots: first shows the Command Button Wizard dialog box; second shows a button created by the wizard.

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 Create command buttons to automate simple tasks   You can use the Command Button Wizard to automate other tasks, as well. For more information, see Add a Command Button That Prints a Report.

Want to put text instead of a picture on a button?   When the Command Button Wizard prompts you to select a text or picture, click Text, and then accept the default text or type your own.

Want to add a description for a button?   Use the Label tool in the Control Toolbox.

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 Want to know more?   Look up Getting Results - Create Application in Help.

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