i need to create a search form but i'm lost

[buachille]

Hi,

I am a total newbie to access.

We have a small business and i do all the admin. I've created a database of all our contacts (name, address, phone number, fax number, etc) and i've managed to create a form that allows me to enter the data into that instead of directly into the database window.

The last thing i want to do is create a search form or add a button to my existing data entry form that will allow me to type in a contacts name, address, or any other thing about them i remember at the time, and be taken straight to that entry. Once this is done that is all i need to know for the moment.

I've tried an example i found on microsoft's site but can't get it to work properly.

Can anybody help. I'd imagine this is very very simple but i can not get the answer myself.

Thanks.

 

[trucktime]

Search

Search the Sample Databases in the Forum, there are some excellent examples.

 

[krberube]

open your entry form in design mode, make sure the wizard button is selected, click the command button, place the button on your form and follow the wizards steps.

Kevin

 

[buachille]

krebure,

Thankyou

i knew it had to be simple but i could not find the way to do it.

i did not know about that wizard button in the toolbox.

Cheers.

 

[krberube]

your very welcome

 

[buachille]

honestly you have made my night.

cheers