{"id":63376,"date":"2024-03-23T07:49:21","date_gmt":"2024-03-23T07:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/?p=63376"},"modified":"2024-03-25T19:07:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T19:07:10","slug":"fix-access-can-not-open-form-or-report-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/fix-access-can-not-open-form-or-report-error","title":{"rendered":"Fix Your Microsoft Access Can&#8217;t Open the Form Error (2121) INSTANTLY!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"8e1a49907eb0ebe2b39ac6355e555698\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<style>\r\n.leaderboard { width: 320px; height: 100px; }\r\n@media(min-width: 500px) { .leaderboard { width: 468px; height: 60px; } }\r\n@media(min-width: 800px) { .leaderboard { width: 728px; height: 90px; } }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8329139124199643\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle leaderboard\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block\"\r\n\t data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8329139124199643\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1972481166\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Encountered the frustrating error &#8220;<strong>Microsoft Access can&#8217;t open the form it contains data that Microsoft Access doesn&#8217;t recognize<\/strong>&#8221; when trying to open a form within an Access database? If so, you&#8217;re not alone. This warning message is among the common error messages users may encounter in Access. In this blog, we&#8217;ll delve into the major factors of this particular error and provide easy tips and tricks to fix it swiftly.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68627 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Microsoft-Access-cant-open-the-form-error.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Access can't open the form\" width=\"585\" height=\"132\" \/><\/p>\n<div style='margin: 10px 0; clear: both;'><div style='clear: both; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; border-bottom: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 30px auto; padding: 15px 15px 15px 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;'><div style='margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.6; flex-shrink: 1;'><span style='color:#aaa; font-size: 13px;'>Rated <i>Excellent<\/i> on <a rel='nofollow' target='_blank' href='https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/www.stellarinfo.com'><span style='color: #aaa;'>Trustpilot<\/span><\/a><\/span><br><strong>Free MS Access Database Repair Tool<\/strong><br>Repair corrupt MDB and ACCDB database files and recover deleted database tables, queries, indexes and records easily. Try Now!<br><div style='margin-top: 5px;'><a style='background: #b10923; border-radius: 25px; color: #ffffff; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; padding: 0 16px; height: 40px; line-height: 40px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; text-decoration: none; border: none;' href='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/get-access-file-repair-tool' target='_blank'><span style='color: #ffffff;'><i class='fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down'><\/i><\/span> Download<\/a><br><span style='font-style: italic; display: block; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 10px;'>By clicking the button above and installing Stellar Repair for Access (14.8 MB), I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the <a href='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/eula.php' target='_blank'>End User License Agreement<\/a> and <a href='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/privacy-policy.php' target='_blank'>Privacy Policy<\/a> of this site.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Quick Fixes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d9d9d9;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#s1\">Do You Have a Backup? Go for It!<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#s2\">Repair Your Corrupted Access Database<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#s3\">Import The Other Objects Into A New Database<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#s4\">Verify References &amp; Dependencies\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#s5\">Update Access Software<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#s6\">Adjust the Permissions<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Microsoft Access Fundamental Objects <\/strong><strong>(Forms &amp; Reports)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before we dive into the specifics of the Microsoft Access error 2121, let&#8217;s briefly introduce Microsoft Access objects first.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-63381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/access-objects.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"377\" height=\"383\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forms<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>form<\/strong> is one such Access database object that makes the data available on the screen.\u00a0 With a form, you can view and edit the data by sorting, deleting, appending, and so on. The form lets you work with your data. It does not store any data; it\u2019s just a tool for viewing the data in your table. Any modification done in the form will be reflected in the table.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Reports<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The other Access Database Object <strong>reports<\/strong>. Well, this object, is to display your data but on paper. Unlike Form, Reports won\u2019t allow you to edit the data as they are designed to be static. Once you have printed your data on paper it\u2019s going to be pretty static, so it means reports reflect that.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Read- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/fix-runtime-error-2450-cannot-find-the-referenced-form-error\">Microsoft Access Cannot Find the Referenced Form (Error 2450)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>What Causes MS Access Error 2121?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is vital to understand and extract the potential causes for better resolution. Here are a few reasons that can lead to this error message:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Missing References or Dependencies- <\/strong>Access databases often depend on external components, like libraries or linked tables. If these references go missing, Access may not open the associated forms.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Corrupted Database File- <\/strong>When the Access database file gets corrupted due to any reason, Access may struggle to open specific forms, causing error 2121.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Compatibility Issues- <\/strong>Incompatibility between the DB file and the current Access version being used.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Permissions Issues- <\/strong>If you don\u2019t have sufficient permissions to access the DB file or specific forms within it, display &#8216;can&#8217;t open the form&#8217; error instead.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Methods to Solve Microsoft Access Can&#8217;t Open the Form Error (2121)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fixing <strong>Microsoft Access can&#8217;t open the form error<\/strong> requires efficient approaches to address it. Here are the step-by-step methods to help you tackle the situation effectively:<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"s1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Method 1- Do You Have Backup? Go for It!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If have an extra copy of the database file that contains the forms you are unable to access, you can simply restore a specific backup file and access the forms and reports once again.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68118 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/backup-1.png\" alt=\"Restore From Backup\" width=\"744\" height=\"272\" \/><br \/>\n<a name=\"s2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Method 2- Repair Your Corrupted Access Database<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since you are unable to open the database file and access forms and other components stored within it, then it might be possible that the file is corrupted. In such a case, you should go for an Access built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/compact-and-repair-access-database\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Compact and Repair<\/strong><\/a> utility to repair your DB file. However, this built-in tool may fail to solve corruption issues in some cases.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, for such cases, you must try the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/get-access-file-repair-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Access Repair N Recovery Tool<\/strong><\/a> as it is the most proficient solution to fix any corruption issue encountered in the Access Database. Have a look at some of its quality features:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Effectively recovers tables, queries, forms, reports, macros, modules, relations, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Easy restoration of all objects including deleted records to a new database<\/li>\n<li>Easy retrieval of password-protected forms and modules.<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with all versions of MS Access including the latest 2016.<\/li>\n<li>Supports linked tables and calculated data types.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<center><a href='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/get-access-file-repair-tool' target='_blank'><img src='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/en-dwn-btn.jpg' \/><\/a><p style='font-size:11px;'><font color='red'><b>*<\/b><\/font> By clicking the Download button above and installing Stellar Repair for Access (14.8 MB), I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the <a href='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/eula.php' target='_blank'>End User License Agreement<\/a> and <a href='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/privacy-policy.php' target='_blank'>Privacy Policy<\/a> of this site.<\/p><\/center>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Steps To Use Access Repair &amp; Recovery Tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<a name=\"s3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Method 3- Import The Other Objects Into A New Database<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While creating a form, reports, and code in their modules, there are many chances for them to get corrupt. To work around this, import other objects into a new database. This process attempts to create a new file and import the data from the corrupted database to <strong>fix Microsoft Access can&#8217;t open the form error (2121)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To do this follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Start Microsoft Access.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Select a Blank Access Database and click <strong><em>OK<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assign a new name to your database and choose a file location.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">After that click to <strong><em>Create.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now, click on the <strong><em>File<\/em><\/strong> menu, go to <strong><em>Get External Data,<\/em><\/strong> and select <strong><em>Import<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64418 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Import-Access-Database-1.jpg\" alt=\"Import-Access-Database-1\" width=\"701\" height=\"123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Import-Access-Database-1.jpg 701w, https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Import-Access-Database-1-300x53.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">To import the Access database tap to the<strong> Access <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0You will see an<strong>\u00a0external data Access Database window<\/strong> opened on your screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62840 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/STEP-2.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Access can't open the form error (2121)\" width=\"768\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/STEP-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/STEP-2-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">If in case you don\u2019t receive any import object window then this process can\u2019t recover your Access database otherwise, continue.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Click on the <strong><em>Tables<\/em><\/strong> tab at the top of the <strong><em>Import Object Window <\/em><\/strong>and click<strong><em> Select All.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Select-objects.jpg\" alt=\"Import-Access-Database-9\" width=\"469\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Select-objects.jpg 469w, https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Select-objects-300x293.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Do the same thing for the other 6 tabs also in the window<strong><em>. <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">At last, click the<strong> OK<\/strong> button when done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62838 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SAVE.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Access can't open the form error (2121)\" width=\"535\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SAVE.jpg 535w, https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SAVE-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After completing all these, the data from the corrupted database should now be in the files that you have just created.<br \/>\n<a name=\"s4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Method 4- Verify References &amp; Dependencies to Fix Microsoft Access Can&#8217;t Open the Form Error (2121)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another effective method that you can try is to ensure that all the references &amp; dependencies mandatory by the database are present there and properly configured.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/fix-access-database-error-2102\">Fix it Fast: The Form Name Is Misspelled or Doesn\u2019t Exist (Error 2102)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a name=\"s5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Method 5- Update Access Software<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can even update your Access software if it is outdated to deal with <strong>Microsoft Access error 2121<\/strong>. To install the latest software updates, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Open Access, then navigate to \u201c<strong>File<\/strong>\u201d &gt;&gt;\u00a0<strong>Account\u00a0<\/strong>option.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Now, click on \u201c<strong>Update Options<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>Office Updates<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Select \u201c<strong>Update Now<\/strong>\u201d to install the available Access updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67778 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/update20now.png\" alt=\"Update Access Software\" width=\"700\" height=\"484\" \/><br \/>\n<a name=\"s6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Method 6- Adjust the Permissions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If none of the above solutions work for you, you should check and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/answers\/questions\/1389054\/how-do-i-set-up-user-accounts-and-manage-permissio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adjust the permissions settings<\/a><\/strong>. This will ensure that you have the necessary rights to access the database file and its forms.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/fix-access-form-opening-blank-issue\">Fixes &amp; Hacks for Access Database Form Opening Blank!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>What Should I Do If Repairing DB File Doesn&#8217;t Fix 2121 Error?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If repairing the Access DB file doesn&#8217;t fix the 2121 error, try importing the forms and other data from the corrupted database to a new database file.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How Do I Open a Form in Access?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To open an existing form in Microsoft Access, you have to:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Open your <strong>DB file<\/strong> &amp; locate the Navigation pane.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Under a Navigation pane, find the <strong>form<\/strong> that you want to open.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Double-click on the desired form to open it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Access Can&#8217;t Open the Form Error Occurs Randomly?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While \u2018it contains data that Microsoft Access doesn&#8217;t recognize\u2019 error can occur randomly, it&#8217;s often generated by specific actions, like trying to open a particular form in the database.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How Do I Get Permission for Microsoft Forms?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Open a specific form then go to <strong>Settings &gt;&gt; Permissions<\/strong>. There, you have to choose to \u201c<strong>Allow All<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Is It Possible to Recover Objects from A Corrupted Access File?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes, it&#8217;s possible to recover objects from a corrupted database file via backup or using a specialized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/get-access-file-repair-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Access Recovery Tool<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Sum Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The error &#8220;<strong>Microsoft Access can&#8217;t open the form it contains data that Microsoft Access doesn&#8217;t recognize<\/strong>&#8221; can be a frustrating obstacle when trying to access crucial forms within the databases. However, by understanding the causes &amp; following the solutions discussed in this post, you can fix this error and restore normal functionality to their Access databases.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Furthermore, by implementing preventive measures, such as <strong>creating regular database backups, keeping the Access software up-to-date, <\/strong>and<strong> avoiding risky operations<\/strong>, you can minimize the impact of such errors in the future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d9d9d9;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>External References:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/answers.microsoft.com\/en-us\/msoffice\/forum\/all\/access-2016-form-wont-upen\/1957da77-b045-475a-85e2-6c1e554faf7d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/answers.microsoft.com\/en-us\/msoffice\/forum\/all\/access-2016-form-wont-upen\/1957da77-b045-475a-85e2-6c1e554faf7d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/answers.microsoft.com\/en-us\/msoffice\/forum\/all\/error-2121\/62509348-957d-43f6-8715-a5765771dd64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/answers.microsoft.com\/en-us\/msoffice\/forum\/all\/error-2121\/62509348-957d-43f6-8715-a5765771dd64<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'><div style='border: 1px solid #e7e7e7; border-radius: 3px; background: #ffffff; color: #000; margin-top: 30px;'><div style='display: inline; background: #fff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e7e7e7; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px; border-top-right-radius: 10px; margin-left: -1px;'><img 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