using MS access on tablet

Question

hi ,, 

im not an expert on Access ,, but i know how to make tables and forms 

i wanted to use a tablet to help me with my data collection 

but the form is not very "user friendly" on the tablet 

i tried to search to look for solutions but i couldn't find anything 

can someone share his experience using Access on tablet 

thank you 

Reem

Answer 1

Not sure what the issue is. You can build a form using Access that was designed for the 8" tablet. The issue is that trying to enter data on an 8" tablet with an onscreen keyboard is different from entering data on a larger tablet which is different from entering data on a laptop or with a full external keyboard. 

This is true of an iPad or Android or Win 8 tablet.

Answer 2

thank you for your reply 

but im still not happy 

i used an ipad before and there were apps to make forms

because different people will be using this tablet to input the data

so we want to make it as easy as possible

Answer 3

I have the same Dell Venue. If you want to enter data on it, then I would design forms specifically for use on it. Design the form so the onscreen keyboard doesn't interfere. I would also use it in portrait, rather than landscape. It makes the keyboard smaller, but gives more room for the form.

Answer 4

Hi Scottgem

im using Windows 8 on Dell 8"

Answer 5

Which tablet? How big? I have little problems using Access on my 11.6 Windows 8.1 2 in 1. But on my 8" Venue the on screen keyboard tends to block controls.