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17. Apply Filter: Apply a previously defined filter to your data.
18. Form-Based Filters: Create a filter based on the form’s data.
19. Reset Filter/Sort: Clear any applied filters or sorting and return to the default view.
20. Data source as Table: Display the data source linked to the form in a tabular format
Modifying a Form
After creating a form in LibreOffice Base, you have the liberty to modify it as needed. This allows you to
personalise the form to better suit your preferences and enhance usability. The modifications can include
changing the background colour, adjusting the font size and colour of the text, or repositioning various
controls within the form.
Changing the Size of Text Box Control
Perform the following steps to change the size of the text box
control on the form:
Step 1: Click on the Forms object under the Database pane.
Step 2: Right-click on the form under the Forms
pane. In this case, we have right-clicked on the
ACCESSORIES form. A context menu appears.
Step 3: Select the Edit option from the context menu. The 1
form will open in Design View mode in the Database
Form window.
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Step 4: Select the text box for which you want to adjust the
width or height. When you select a text box, eight
position handlers will be appears around it.
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Step 5: Click and drag any handle according to your
requirement to change its size.
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You can also change the size of the Text Box control by opening its corresponding Properties dialog box of
the form control and then specify the value in the Width and/or Height option.
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