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[Debbie1954]

When I open a form via the switchboard I want the ribbon disabled. The only option that the user should have is to print the form on the screen.

Thanks

Deborah

 

[theDBguy]

One solution is to use a custom ribbon.

 

[gemma-the-husky]

Personally, I don't understand why you would want to disable the ribbon. It's helpful to have the ribbon available, and shouldn't really interfere with any database functionality.

For instance, you mention "print the form". Why would you want to print a form?

 

[isladogs]

You can find code to remove the ribbon in either of these articles on my website:

Control Application Interface

This article discusses how the Access application interface can be controlled including hiding the navigation pane, ribbon or the entire application interface. Some methods can help make a database more secure. The example app opens with a form 'floating independently' on the desktop. Various...

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Improve Access Security 2

This article explains how to apply various security measures to make your databases as secure as possible. An example app is used to illustrate the possible methods available

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Although it is possible to print forms, that isn't done normally. Instead, the standard approach is to use a report and print that