Databases Reference
In-Depth Information
The Immediate window is an extremely valuable tool for debugging a program, and you
will probably use it often (as I do).
8.5 Arranging Windows
If you need more space for writing code, you can close the Properties window, the
Project window, and the Immediate window. On the other hand, if you are fortunate
enough to have a large monitor, then you can split your screen as shown in Figure 8-6 in
order to see the Access VBA IDE and the corresponding Access database at the same
time. In some cases (but not all), you can trace through each line of your code and watch
the results in the database! (You can toggle between Access and the IDE using the
Alt+F11 function key combination.)
Figure 8-6. A split-screen approach
8.5.1 Docking
Many of the windows in the IDE (including the Project, Properties, and Immediate
windows) can be in one of two states: docked or floating. This state can be set using the
Docking tab on the Options dialog box, which is shown in Figure 8-7.
A
docked
window is attached, or anchored, to an edge of another window or an edge of
the main VBA window's client area. When a dockable window is moved, it snaps to an
anchored position. A floating window can be placed anywhere on the screen.
