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FormsForms

5.02 Understand database queries, forms, and reports.

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5.02 Understand database queries, forms, and reports used in business. Slide 2

FormsForms

• A database object that is used to create a user-friendly format for data entry and retrieval

• May include drop-down menus, instructions, navigational controls, and graphics

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UsesUses

• Online reservations for hotels, flights

• Entering contact and billing information online

• Electronic card catalog in the media center

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AdvantagesAdvantages of Forms of Forms

• Searching for information is faster

• Data entry is faster

• Easy to read and understand

• Allow information to be censored

– For example, a hotel reservation form posted on the web may allow users to select a type of room and the arrival and departure dates, but prevent or hide users from viewing the details of the hotel rates.

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Common Elements Common Elements of Formsof Forms

• Graphics – lines, shapes, images

• Data – content from records in the database

• Calculations – forms can contain formulas that perform calculations

• Controls – define how data can be entered, viewed, or used in calculations

• Descriptive text – help text and hints for users

• Subforms – forms embedded in and connected to a main form through a common field.