Microsoft Access 2000 - Quick Start

Creating a New Database Table and Form ...

STEP 1     Launch Microsoft Access and select Blank Access database

STEP 2        Name your new Database and save it.

STEP 3        Select Tables from the Objects list and double-click Create table in Design View.

STEP 4        Enter Field names. Select the Data Types and add a Description where required.

Selecting Data Types ...

The Data Type selected depends upon how you intend using the data ...

STEP 5        When you have finished creating your Table click the Close button

You will be prompted to define a Primary Key ...

STEP 6        Go to Forms on the Objects list.

STEP 7        Right-click the top-left Form button with the black centre square.

STEP 8        Select Properties.

STEP 9        Select the Data tab and click on the drop-arrow. Select the Table you intend using.

The Fields List box appears ...

STEP 10        Drag each of the Fields from the Fields List and drop them onto the Form

STEP 11        Position the Fields on the Form. Use Ctrl/arrow Keys for precise positioning.

STEP 12        Start adding records to your database.

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