How to Open Data Entry Form with VBA
Your users might not even know about the Form button’s existence, and that’s where VBA can be used. It is like giving them a secret map that leads them directly to the form.
Assuming the Current sheet has a table, you need just a single code line to open the form :
Sub OpenDataEntrtyForm()
ActiveSheet.ShowDataForm
End Sub
However, there is a crucial caveat- the above code only works if either:
Your table begins in A1 or
There is a name “Database” referring to your table( a defiend name, not a table name).
Sub OpenDataEntryForm()
Dim nName As Name
Range(“B2”).CurrentRegion.Name = “database”
ActiveSheet.ShowDataForm
For Each nName In ActiveWorkbook.Names
If “database”= nName.Name Then nName.Delete
Next nName
End SubS
You can learn VBA in detail using How to Insert and Run VBA code.
How to Create a Data Entry Form in Excel With Examples
How to Make Data Entry Form in Excel
Step 1: Select Any Cell in Your Dataset > Press the Ctrl+T keys together to Convert it to a table.
Step 2: Now Click on the Form Button in the Ribbon
Step 3: Pressing the Form button generates a data entry form for your table, featuring fields corresponding to the Column headings.
In the dynamic world of Microsoft Excel, there’s an often-overlooked gem that can revolutionize how you input, manage, and validate data within your spreadsheets – the Excle Data Entry form. Whether you’re a novice user, you can unlock the power of data entry forms and streamline your spreadsheet operations.