Applies to
| Form Object |
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You can use the DataEntry property to specify whether a bound form opens to allow data entry only. The Data Entry property doesn't determine whether records can be added; it only determines whether existing records are displayed. Read/write Boolean.
expression.DataEntry
expression Required. An expression that returns one of the objects in the Applies To list.
Remarks
The DataEntry property uses the following settings.
| Setting | Visual Basic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | True | The form opens showing only a blank record. |
| No | False | (Default) The form opens showing existing records. |
Note
You can set the DataEntry property by using a form's property sheet, a macro, or Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code.
This property can be set in any view.
The DataEntry property has an effect only when the AllowAdditions property is set to Yes.
Note
When the Data Mode argument of the OpenForm action is set, Access will override a number of form property settings. If the Data Mode argument of the OpenForm action is set to Edit, Access will open the form with the following property settings:
- AllowEdits — Yes
- AllowDeletions — Yes
- AllowAdditions — Yes
- DataEntry — No
To prevent the OpenForm action from overriding any of these existing property settings, omit the Data Mode argument setting so that Access will use the property settings defined by the form.