subforms misbehaving, size discrepancy

[piggitypow]

Please refer to the screen snapshots.

I've got two subforms on an input form, and space is critical. In design view the forms are very close together (how I want them), as depicted in one snapshot. But then when I go to form view, each subform has a big gap below it, which spreads the two subforms apart on the form as shown in the other snapshot.

Why does this happen with subforms? I've poured through the formatting properties and can't figure out what causes this. Am I missing something?

 

[Sergeant]

Change the height of the subforms and then 'ush them closer together.
A little trial and error will be needed.
Sarge.

 

[MarkK]

Notice that in design view your subforms have rulers, borders, scroll bars and section headers.

 

[piggitypow]

thanks. got it to work.

didn't realize access wants you to just stack forms if you want them close. also had to disable the scroll bars. i had tried that before, but obviously not with enough diligence.