Database - Usage/Help/Tutorial Info

[alhotch]

I have an existing database that I am adding significant functions. I'd like
to provide some help and tutorial type screens as to how this new process
works, what to look for if errors occur, how to restart the process, etc.

I have looked at "Memo" type fields; "Text" type fields (limit being 255
characters); "Attachment" type fields; etc. What 's the best (and
recemmended) way to provide users brief (but meaningful) help and tutorial
information say, from a Command Button on a form ?

 

[Arvin Meyer [MVP]]

You can also use a label on a popup form and get at least 1024 characters.

I've used several methods for help:

1. Control tips
2. Animated characters
3. Rich text boxes
4. Popup Camtasia short films
5. hyperlinks
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Arvin Meyer, MCP, MVP
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Co-author: "Access 2010 Solutions", published by Wiley