How to insert a record using command button in a form

[TheHarr]

I created a form to insert new records and have a command button that executes the saverecord command. I used message boxes to verify the code executs, but the record does not get inserted. I expect the form to insert the record in the datasheet and clear out the entry fields. Instead--nothing. Just the messagebox displays. The data will save when I close/open the datasheet. I'm sure access is not suppose to work this way in development. Can someone direct me to online documentation that describes the insert record macro code? I'll keep looking for the answer and will check in for help. Thank you in advance.

[ranman256]

Turn on the control wizard, then grab a button, put it on a form.
the wiz will ask what to do,
select records,then save record.
when done, look at the click proprty.
THATS the code.

[ssanfu]

The easiest way is to set up the form for data entry only. Create a button to go to a new record. Done. But be aware that the form will not show previous entered records.

Create a test form.
Open the Test form in design view.
Click on the DATA tab.
Find the "Data Entry" property and change it to "YES".

You can only enter data into the form.....

[shadowsedge]

Ok, I tried this and got as far as opening the test form in design view. No data tab anywhere. Access 2016

Update: Ok, I found it. The "data tab" is in the "property sheet" only if you are not using the "add existing field".

thx again!