How do I filter data in Access form?

How to Filter by Form in Access

  1. Click the Advanced Filter Options button.
  2. Select Filter by Form.
  3. Click the empty cell below the field you want to filter.
  4. Click the list arrow and select the value you want to use to filter the records.
  5. Repeat Steps 3-4 to add additional criteria.

What is the difference between filter by form and filter by selection in access?

Simply find and select the value you want to use as the filter criteria, and then use Filter By Selection to find all records with the selected value. Filter by Form: Here you type your filter criteria into a blank form that contains all the field names in the table. Works well if you have more than one criteria.

How do you use listbox in access?

Create a list box or a combo box by using a wizard

  1. Right-click the form in the Navigation Pane, and then click Design View.
  2. On the Design tab, in the Controls group, ensure that Use Control Wizards.
  3. Click either the List Box tool or the Combo Box.
  4. On the form, click where you want to place the list box or combo box.

What is multi select list box?

A multiple-selection list box is list of choices that looks like a scrollable list of check boxes instead of a typical list box. Users can select as many check boxes as necessary from the list.

How do you filter by form to create a filter in Access?

Apply a filter by filling out a form

  1. Open a table or query in Datasheet view, or a form in Form view.
  2. Make sure the view is not already filtered.
  3. On the Home tab, in the Sort & Filter group, click Advanced, and then click Filter by Form on the shortcut menu.

How do you filter by selection to filter a table in Access?

To create a filter from a selection:

  1. Select the cell or data you want to create a filter with.
  2. Select the Home tab on the Ribbon, locate the Sort & Filter group, and click the Selection drop-down arrow.
  3. Select the type of filter you want to apply.
  4. The filter will be applied.