To change the tab order in which fields are encountered on a form, click the tab order button on the Design tab.
<u>Explanation:</u>
Tab is a combination of data field and name space field. While creating an application database, a tab order defines the order where any user can enter data. Tab order can be created using macros and by using a physical tool which is present in the Design tab.
<u><em>Steps to change the tab order:</em></u>
Right-click the form in the Navigation Pane and then click Design View.
On the Design tab, click Tab Order in the Tools group
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Tab Order dialog box opens now.
Click the section you want to change in Tab Order dialog box under Section.