Microsoft Access

Product

Desktop database application for building small relational databases with tables, queries, forms and reports.

Title graphic: Microsoft Access (Product)

Type	Product
Also known as	Access
Website	www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/access
Documentation	support.microsoft.com/access
Wikipedia	en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Access
Released	1992-11-13
Licence	included in Microsoft 365

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Microsoft · Organization

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Microsoft tool · Category
Business application · Category

Part of

Microsoft 365 Apps · Product

Related to

Dataverse · Product
Power Apps · Product

Latest update

2026-10-15 In development Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Access: Rounded corners on Access form controls

We’re making it easier to give your Access apps a polished, up-to-date feel. With the new CornerRadius property, you can add rounded corners to form controls—bringing a softer, more modern look to your designs.

GA: October CY2026 · Preview: September CY2026

Older updates (4)

2026-09-14 Launched Microsoft 365 Roadmap Access: Zooming for Continuous Forms and Multiple-Items Forms

Access extends zoom capabilities to continuous forms and pop-up forms, building on zoom support already available in tables and queries. Adjust magnification from 10 percent to 500 percent using the slider in the lower-right corner or controls on the ribbon. Keyboard shortcuts are also available, making it easy to quickly change your view and focus on the details that matter most.

GA: August CY2026 · Preview: July CY2026

2026-09-14 Launched Microsoft 365 Roadmap Access: Enable zoom magnification to Microsoft Access for Forms, Tables, Queries

Access will add magnification slider (10% to 500%) in lower right of the application, similar to the feature in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. It will also be keyboard accessible and available on the ribbon in Access forms, tables, and queries.

GA: May CY2026

2026-09-11 In development Microsoft 365 Roadmap Access: Cascading combo and list boxes with LinkMasterFields/LinkChildFields

Combo boxes and list boxes now support LinkMasterFields/LinkChildFields properties, enabling cascading dropdowns (e.g., Country filters City) without writing VBA code.

GA: September CY2026 · Preview: July CY2026

2026-06-23 Rolling out Microsoft 365 Roadmap Access: Design Access forms and reports without 22-inch size constraints

With the removal of the 22-inch limit, your apps can now take full advantage of today’s larger monitors. You can display more data, create flexible layouts, and deliver a better experience on wide and high-resolution screens.

GA: June CY2026 · Preview: June CY2026

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