how to use check boxes on a spread sheet

[NAVY GIRL NEEDS YOU!]

I don't know too much about access but all that I know I am learning from
mistakes. I have built a database that will help all administrative types in
my command keep track of data. I need to put check boxes into the spread
sheet and I don't know how everytime I try to click on the toolbox for the
check boxes it is gray and can't be touch. PLEASE SOMEONE OUT THERE IN THE
ACCESS WORLD HELP THIS SAILOR BEFORE I DROWN OUT AT SEA.....

 

[Rick B]

First, I assume you are talking about a table? You say "spreadsheet" but
that is not an Access term.

Do you have fields in your tabble that correspond to the checkboxes?

You need to first add yes/no fields to your table before you can include
them on a form and allow users to check them.

Hopefully that will get you on the right track.


Rick B

 

[Cheech73]

Hi Navy-
I am not sure how new you are to Access, so please forgive me if I give you
too much info...
You can only create check boxes and other form elements on a form, and only
when you are in "design view". The "spreadsheet" is called a "table" in the
Access world, and is pretty much only responsible for storing data. If you
send me some more information on the type of thing you are trying to create I
can help you more.
I have recently done some Federal consent decree stuff so I have some idea
how the government likes to see things.
Give me a holler at (e-mail address removed).