ms-accessms-access-2007ms-access-2010

Change default style of MS Access elements

When I add any element (control like text box, label etc) to my form, it has default style as:

Font: Calibri (Detail) Font Size: 11 Fore Color: Text 2, Lighter 40%

How is it possible to change that, I need MS Sans Serif, 8, Black for default.

Thanks!

Solution

  • Don't know what version of Access you are using, but I'm sure the newer versions have similar features. (I use 2003 because I hate having everything showing up in one scroll bar)

    First Setup a Form, text box, and label to the settings you would like and save. (Background Colors as well). Second Click AutoFormat button> Customize > Set Standard from the form and click OK.

    Should do the trick. AutoFormat Button looks like a Wand over piece of paper.