How to Create a Calendar in Microsoft Access 2003

Microsoft provides several common objects for your Access database forms, reports and data access pages. The calendar is a pop-up control that allows users to pick and choose a date. The calendar control acts similarly to a calendar control used in the .NET programming framework. There is no coding necessary, and you can create a control by simply adding it to your Access form from the Access toolbox.

Instructions

1. Open Microsoft Access. Right-click the form, report or data access page and select "Design Viewer". This opens a view where you can drag and drop controls directly to your Access application forms.

2. Click the "More Tools" button in the main Access toolbar. This displays a list of controls you can add to the form.

3. Click the calendar object and drag it to a location on your Access form. You can resize and move the control across the form until it's laid out to fit your form.

4. Click the calendar control and press the F4 key. This opens a dialog box so you can set the calendar control's properties. In the "Name" text box, give the control a friendly name. Click "OK" to save your settings.

References

• Microsoft: Using the Calendar Control in Access