Splitter Bars Let Users Adjust the Relative Size of Form Sections
As your Microsoft Access forms get more complex and you add more data
on one screen, users often have difficulty seeing all the information
they need. This is especially true if you have multiple datasheets or
subforms displayed where only a portion of the fields are visible.
Giving users the ability to adjust the relative size of sections of
your form, either vertically or horizontally, can significantly improve
productivity. Depending on the situation, one section may need to be
larger than the other, but in other situations, the reverse. Giving
users the ability to adjust their sections increases their efficiency
and simplifies your work since you don't need to create new forms for
each case.
Horizontal and Vertical Splitter Bars
The Splitter control provides automatic resizing of controls on your
form. When the Orientation property is set to horizontal, the control
resizes any controls that lie above or below it. When the Orientation is
set to vertical, it resizes controls that lie to its left or right.
Using the Splitter Control
The Splitter control is very easy and intuitive to use:
- Place the splitter control on your form and specify whether it
is horizontal or vertical
- Position and adjust its length between the controls you wish to
resize
You can optionally specify the color of the splitter bar and the
minimum and maximum values for its location.
No Coding Required
No VBA code is required. The Splitter Bar automatically adjusts the
controls around it. For advanced VBA developers, events are provided so
you know when users click on the splitter bar or move it.
