1. LESSON 17 PREPARED BY MANJU

2. database A database is a collection of related information Access is the Microsoft Office database program that enables you to organize, retrieve, and analyze data in many ways.

3. relational database In a relational database, information is organized into separate subject- based tables, and the relationship of the data in one or more tables is used to bring the data together.

5. Access database is composed of several objects

6. When you first launch Access, the Getting Started with Microsoft Office Access screen appears.

7. Tables store data in columns and rows.

8. Creating a New Database You can create a new database file using templates that are predefined with tables, reports, forms, and queries already created. Saving a Database File: You cannot use the Save As command to save the entire database under a new name.

9. Types of View Datasheet View – Enter Field Names Enter records Design View – Enter Field Names Choose Datatype & Change Field Properties

10. Creating a Table in Datasheet View: A table, often referred to as a datasheet. A field is a single piece of database information, such as a first name. Fields appear as columns, and each column has a field name. Record is a group of related fields in database When you enter data into a cell, it is called an entry

11. Data type determines what type of data the field can store. Field properties define the characteristics and behavior of a field. When you choose a data type, you can also change the field properties.

12. Navigation Features

13. DELETING RECORDS To delete a record, you must first select the record then you can press the Delete key to remove the data. Once you have deleted a record, you cannot use Undo to restore it. You can delete multiple records at a time by selecting more than one row.