Database Programming Every aspect of the Tables, Forms, Queries and Reports can be programmed to make it easier to enter data and print the results.   Command Buttons can be added to Forms and Reports for quick steps (Save, Print, Add a Record) or navigation.   Macros can automatically update Forms and Reports. Access uses Embedded Macros that are easy to program. Macros can pretty much automate anything in Microsoft Access!   Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is the legacy code for Microsoft Office applications.   Keep going... Microsoft Access: Sample Database Property Sheet