Brionna Elmore

Access Essentials

Identifying parts of Access Screen

The access is similar to other Office 2007 applications.

Title bar Ribbon

Quick access toolbar Status bar

Database

Database is a collection of related information. Database is used to organize, retrieve, and analyze

data. Database contain all type of data from:

Address list Schedules

Basic database objects

Object Purpose

Table Stores data in columns and rows

Forms Makes it easy for you to view, enter, and edit data in a table

Report Organizes data in a specific layout

Query Finds and shows that meet a specified criteria

The objects are organized into categories in the Navigation Pane so you can quickly find and access

the object.

New database

You can create a new database files using a blank database template or a template that has tables, reports, forms, and queries already mad up.

Creating a Table in Datasheet View

A datasheet is the primary object in database. Everything in a database

relies on the data stored in the table.