What is the difference between a query and a form

Hi Nicky, Thank you for the post, In answer to your question, a query is a dataset of information which can be extracted from related tables and is presented in table format. There are five main types of query, Select, Parameter, Crosstab, Action and SQL Query. Queries can be used as a souce for Forms and Reports.
Forms provide a different way of viewing Access tables or queries. They are often designed to automate the use of standard paper forms. A well designed form significantly reduces the risk of data entry errors in the table.
There are several benefits to be gained from utilising forms in a database;
Forms can be designed to look like the data source. Different forms can be designed for each input source or each user making data entry more accurate and efficient.
Forms usually display one record at a time, although multiple records can be displayed on screen, single record forms appear less cluttered than multiple record forms.
Forms can often display more fields than a datasheet.
Form fields can be customised to be read-only fields, which cannot be modified by the user.
A variety of control objects such as drop down lists or check boxes can be used to limit the amount of typing that is required and eliminate data entry errors.
I hope that has made it clearer, best regards Pete.