How to: Add a label to a form.
Solution:
In the Form Design view, click 'Label' from the Toolbox, select the location for the label on the form and, type the text in the label box.
NOTE: The form must be in Design view.
1) If the Database window is not active, activate the Database window.
2) Click the 'Forms' tab in the Database window.
Forms tab
3) Select the desired form from the list box. (The selected form is highlighted.)
4) Click 'Design'. (The selected form appears in the Design view and the floating Toolbox appears.)
5) Click 'Label' from the Toolbox.
Label box
6) Create a label:
a) Position the mouse pointer in desired location on the form area. (The mouse pointer changes to the label button symbol.)
b) Press the mouse button and hold down the mouse button.
c) Drag the cursor to define the size of the box. (The label box appears with blinking cursor.)
7) Type the text for the label.
Text for Label box
NOTE: Text must be typed before any other procedure is performed.
8) Press ENTER to save the entry.
9) (Optional) To edit the text in the label box, click to select the label box. (Handles appear around the box.)
Handles around the text box
10) Select the desired formatting or style from the 'Formatting' toolbar.
EXAMPLE: Font type, Font size, Underline, etc.)
Formatting Toolbar
