1. MS Access: Creating Databases
Instructor: Vicki Weidler
Assistant: Joaquin Obieta

2. Overview Learn how to create & save a database
Use the Table Wizard to create a table & set a primary key
Use Design view to create tables & enter records

3. Naming Rules A database, object or field name:
Can have any combination of letters, numbers, special characters, & embedded spaces
Cannot contain more than 64 characters & cannot start with a space
Cannot incluce a period (.), exclamation mark (!), an accent grace (‘), or brackets ([ ])
CAUTION: Good practice to use underscores (_) instead of embedded spaces because it is easier to refer to an object name & avoid potential issues

4. Practice Inventory_ _ Control
Yes, although one underscore is the accepted standard
.Access.Database 1
No, because the name contains periods & spaces should be avoided
finanCIAL$Transaction
Yes, although try to use names that are as simple & descriptive as possible
Contact [Client] Address
No, because the name contains brackets & spaces should be avoided
SalesPerson3
Yes, it is fine to run words together & use different cases

5. Summary Learn how to create & save a database
Use the Table Wizard to create a table & set a primary key
Use Design view to create tables & enter records

6. Independent Practice Activity

7. Conclusion
Resources
Questions & Answers
Evaluations
Thank You!!!