On Open, Load, and Current Events in Microsoft Access

In this Microsoft Access tutorial, you will learn about the pivotal form opening events: On Open, On Load, and On Current. We'll examine how to effectively use each event, their distinct purposes, and the timing of their execution. From canceling a form's opening with the On Open event to initializing data using the On Load event, and updating the UI dynamically with the On Current event, you'll grasp the nuances of handling these events. This tutorial is essential for developers wanting to fully understand form behaviors and interactions within Microsoft Access.

Colin from London, UK (a Platinum Member) asks: I searched on YouTube for a video explaining the difference between On Open and On Load in Access, but one of yours didn't show up. You mentioned before that we should let you know if that happens, so I wanted to give you a heads-up.

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Prerequisites

• Intro to VBA

Links

• On Current

Recommended Courses

• Access Advanced 1
• Access Developer Courses

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