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                                           Forms in LibreOffice Base      Queries in LibreOffice Base
                                              Reports in LibreOffice Base




                 In LibreOffice Base, Forms, Queries, and Reports streamline database management by simplifying
                 data entry, retrieval, and presentation. Forms allow easy data input with interactive controls,
                 Queries filter and extract specific information from tables, and Reports present this data in a

                 polished, shareable format. Together, they enhance efficiency and usability across all aspects of
                 database work.
                     FORMS IN LIBREOFFICE BASE

                 Forms are used to add, edit and display data from the tables in a user-friendly manner. While
                 creating a form, you can choose the fields to be displayed and how you want to display them.
                 By creating forms, you can make your database more user friendly for those who enter and edit

                 the records.
                 A form can be displayed in two main views, which are as follows:

                     Design View is used to adjust the design of your form. It gives you a more detailed view of
                    the structure of a form such as Header, Detail and Footer sections.

                    Layout View is used to change the appearance and size of various controls of a form.
                 Creating a Form

                 To create a form, follow these steps:
                 Step 1  Click on the Forms button in the Database pane.

                 Step 2  Click on the Use Wizard to Create Form option from the Tasks pane.








                                                  Using Form Wizard
                                                                                                      Creating a Form

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