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Old February 3rd, 2010, 11:23 AM posted to microsoft.public.access.commandbarsui,microsoft.public.access.forms,microsoft.public.access.formscoding
Arvin Meyer [MVP][_2_]
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Default Creating a Menu

Do not create a menu bar. Use a form instead. Any operation which can be
done from a menu, can also be done from a button on a form. The form is also
more easily scaled and used as a template for multiple databases, since it
is easier to alter it once done.
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"PosseJohn" wrote in message
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I'm not sure what you mean by "using a form" for creating a menu bar...


"Arvin Meyer [MVP]" wrote in message
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IMO, the best menus are Access forms. You can make a command bar menu,
but it may not be compatible with later versions. The Ribbon is not
compatible with Access 2003. By using a form, you are relatively assured
that you application will work in later and earlier versions, with
perhaps the built-in conversion utility.
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Arvin Meyer, MCP, MVP
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http://www.mvps.org/access
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"PosseJohn" wrote in message
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I'm using both ACC2003 and ACC2007.

I would like to create a Menu for my application and for a form (both
with submenus), as well as shortcut menus for the application and form.

Any good examples or references would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance.