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Linking to an Object in a Database

You can create hyperlinks that target forms, tables, and reports within the current database. You can also link to objects in other databases by specifying the database's file name and selecting the form, table, or report you want to target. You will have immediate access to those objects by clicking the hyperlink you insert.

Link to a Database Object in the Database

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Within a Hyperlink field or while editing a form or report in Design view, click the Insert Hyperlink button on the Design toolbar.

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Click Object In This Database on the Link To bar.

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Enter the hyperlink text.

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Select the database object.

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Click OK.

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Link to an Object in Another Database

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Within a Hyperlink field or while editing a form or report in Design view, click the Insert Hyperlink button on the Design toolbar.

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Click Existing File Or Web Page on the Link To bar.

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Enter the hyperlink text.

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Enter the database file name or click Browse to locate and select a database file name.

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Click Bookmark.

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Select the database object.

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Click OK.

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Click OK.

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