How to Format a Microsoft Access Table Field

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You can add background colors and grids to your Access fields, and add special text effects. These instructions apply to MS Access 97.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Open your table in Datasheet view.
Step2
From the Format window, select Cells. A window opens.
Step3
Use the window to select horizontal and vertical grids, change the grid color, change the background color and change the way the cells are displayed (flat, raised or sunken).
Step4
Click OK.
Step5
Use Format Row Height and Format Column Width to change the height of rows and cells.
Step6
Click OK.
Step7
Save your table.

Tips & Warnings

  • You can also change the size, color, type and style of the fonts used.

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