Add or edit data in a datasheet or form

1. Open a datasheet, or open a form in Form view.
2. Do one of the following:

   To add a new record, click New Record on the toolbar, type the data, and then press TAB to go to the next field. At the end of the record, press TAB to go to the next record.

   To edit data within a field, click in the field you want to edit, and then type the data.

   To replace the entire value, move the pointer to the leftmost part of the field until it changes into the plus pointer , and then click. Type the data.

Notes

• To correct a typing mistake, press BACKSPACE. To cancel your changes in the current field, press ESC. To cancel your changes in the entire record, press ESC again before you move out of the field.
• When you move to another record, Microsoft Access saves your changes.