Demo: How to add a background image to a form or report

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Background images can help users distinguish between the various data entry forms in your database, and they can also help keep your database from looking bland. This video shows you how to add a background image to a data entry form. Along the way, you'll learn the differences between embedded and linked images, whether you should stretch or tile (repeat) an image, and how to align images with the left side, right side, or middle of your form.

How to do it (text version):

• Use images in your Access forms, reports, and controls

Online training:

• Forms I: Create a form to enter and view your data

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