478926 – Access: Modernize Access Forms and Reports to work well on Large Format Monitors

Product:

Forms, Microsoft 365 Apps

Platform:

Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

Remove the 22-inch size limit and modernize Access forms and reports work well on large format monitors and provide responsive behavior for different form factors.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-05-02

updated:
2026-04-04

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Interface Issues
If Access forms and reports are not properly optimized for large format monitors, users may experience misaligned elements, making it difficult to navigate and use the application effectively.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/whats-new-in-access-june-2021/, https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5-tips-for-designing-access-forms-that-are-user-friendly/

Performance Degradation
Without proper preparation, modernizing Access forms for large monitors may lead to performance issues, such as slow loading times or crashes, especially on older hardware.
   - roles: Database Administrators, End Users
   - references: https://www.databasejournal.com/features/microsoft-access/optimizing-access-database-performance/, https://www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/sql/database-administration/10-tips-for-improving-access-database-performance/

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