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Learn Microsoft Office 2019

You're reading from   Learn Microsoft Office 2019 A comprehensive guide to getting started with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook

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Product type Paperback
Published in May 2020
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781839217258
Length 794 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Linda Foulkes Linda Foulkes
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Table of Contents (26) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Section 1: Word
2. Exploring the Interface and Formatting Elements FREE CHAPTER 3. Creating Lists and Constructing Advanced Tables 4. Creating Professional Documents 5. Versions, Restrictions, and Comparisons 6. Section 2: PowerPoint
7. The PowerPoint Interface and Presentation Options 8. Formatting Slides, Tables, Charts, and Graphic Elements 9. Photo Albums, Sections, and Show Tools 10. Section 3: Excel
11. Formatting, Manipulating, and Presenting Data Visually 12. Applying Formulas and Functions 13. Analyzing and Organizing Data 14. Section 4: Common Tasks
15. Exporting and Optimizing Files and the Browser View 16. Sharing and Protecting Files 17. Section 5: Access
18. Database Organization and Setting Relationships 19. Building Forms and Report Design 20. Constructing Queries to Analyze Data 21. Section 6: Outlook
22. Creating and Attaching Item Content 23. Managing Mail and Contacts 24. Calendar Objects, Tasks, Notes, and Journal Entries 25. Other Books You May Enjoy

Constructing forms

Forms are very useful for collecting information, thus restricting users so that they can only fill in the required information without being able to change the format of the document. To begin the process of constructing a form, you will need either a new document, an existing document, or a template to base the form on. Once the basics of the form have been entered, you will need to add content such as drop-down lists of choices, textboxes, checkboxes, date fields, and much more.

You will need to add the Developer tab to the ribbon to use form controls. Let's create a basic form to see how the process works!

Working with the Developer tab and form controls

The first step is to set up your Word 2019...

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