Simple question on forms

[choppysuey]

I'm brand new to access and have a question about building forms. How do I add a field list to a form if the form is already created without one? (i.e. built from 'create form in design view' link) I've tried setting the control source on a text field to a table and field like so:
[orders]![orderid] and it still doesn't work.

 

[CharlieT302]

You have to set the Record Source for the form; not the control source on individual fields.

1.Place the form in design view.

2.double-click the gray box intersecting the vertical and horizontal rulers (upper left corner).

3.On the Data tab, set the Record Source to the desired table/query.

 

[choppysuey]

duh...I feel so lame. Brain fart. Thx for the reply. =)