Each Microsoft Access database object is designed for a particular purpose. In the following table, Yes identifies the objects that are best at performing a particular task, Possible identifies objects that can perform the task, though less optimally, and No identifies objects that don't perform the task at all.
| Task/Purpose | Form | Report | Report snapshot | Data access page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enter, edit, and interact with data within a Microsoft Access database or Microsoft Access project | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Enter, edit, and interact with live data via the Internet or an intranet outside an Access database or Access project; users must have a Microsoft Office 2000 license but don't have to have Office installed | No | No | No | Yes |
| Print data for distribution | Possible | Yes | Yes | Possible |
| Distribute data by e-mail | No | No | Yes (static data) | Yes (live data) |