In this Microsoft Access tutorial, I will show you how to open the same report using either a form field or a prompt for criteria. You'll learn to remove dependency on a pre-opened form by integrating an input box, applying a Where condition, and enhancing user prompts without complex coding. This tutorial will make your Access reports both user-friendly and versatile.
Samantha from Clinton, Oklahoma (a Silver Member) asks: If I open an invoice report while the order form is open, the query uses Forms!OrderF!OrderID to get the currently open invoice to display. Is it possible to open an invoice from the Main Menu form without having the order form open but also not having the user see that unfriendly prompt? Maybe give them something like "Enter Order ID"? - Paraphrased
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