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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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