The userform data entry feature in excel s vba add on is the best way to create a more visual data entry form.
Simple data entry form in excel.
But we still have one very important thing to do.
The user interface is ready.
Here s how to create a data entry form in excel and increase your spreadsheet productivity.
To use it you will have to first add it to the quick access toolbar or the ribbon.
Add the form button to excel.
This is a perfect and simple data entry form.
The form allows data entry a search function for existing entries and the ability to edit or delete the data.
Let s see in this example how to create a normal employee data entry form in excel which is shown below.
Click options in the bottom left side of the window.
Adding data entry form option to quick access toolbar.
Click quick access toolbar on the left side of the window.
You can add it to excel s list of quick access icons that appear in the top left corner of the window by doing the following.
Excel offers the ability to make data entry easier by using a form which is a dialog box with the fields for one record.
Let s see what the data entry form looks like now.
By default the form button isn t included in excel.
Using excel vba add on to create data entry forms.
You would notice that there is no option to use a data entry form in excel not in any tab in the ribbon.
Using a data entry form in excel needs a little pre work.
We do this by inserting the commandbutton from the controls.
When the active cell cursor is in the last cell of the table lower right cell pressing the tab key will create a new empty row in the table ready for the next entry.
Now we have created an employee database with their designation and kra.
In order to create a proper excel data entry form we should maintain accurate data in the table so that it will be easier for the end user to add view and edit it.
Not only will this make things easier for you but it also gives you great visual control over the elements that you need in your form.
Data entry form in excel.
Excel actually has a hidden data entry form and we can access it by adding the command to the quick access toolbar.
The purpose of this is to fix the given data on one excel table.