check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Forms, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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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:
2025-05-02
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Access is being updated to allow forms and reports to adjust seamlessly to different screen sizes, enhancing usability on larger monitors and various devices, similar to a book that adapts its layout for comfortable reading on any surface.
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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