Limiting Combo Boxes, AutoNumbers as Order Numbers

In today's Microsoft Access Quick Queries tutorial, we explore a variety of user-submitted questions. We'll discuss the optimal number of items to include in a combo box for Microsoft Access based on different usage scenarios, and learn techniques such as cascading combo boxes to efficiently filter options. Additionally, we'll talk about the importance of code comments for long-term project maintenance, strategies for managing auto numbers in databases, and the use of customer-visible number systems. Throughout, we share insights and best practices with practical examples to enhance your database management skills.

Prerequisites

• Quick Queries Listing
• Quick Queries #34

Links

• Cascading Combo Boxes
• Multiple Cascading
• Filter Combo
• Restore Deleted AutoNumber
• AutoNumbers Are NOT For You
• AutoNumbers Good or Bad?
• Customer Codes
• Sequential Numbers

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• Access Developer Courses
• Access Beginner 1

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• Quick Queries #36

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TechHelp Access, combo box optimization, cascading combo boxes, filter combo box data, VBA for combo boxes, managing auto numbers, user-friendly database design, sequential numbering system, customer-facing data solutions, database backup automation, code commenting best practices, database performance strategies