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Database File: This is your main file that encompasses
the entire database and that is saved to your hard-drive
or floppy disk. (Example: video.mdb )
Table: A table is a collection of data about a specific
topic..
Field: Fields are the different categories within a Table.
Tables usually contain multiple fields.
Datatypes:Datatypes are the properties of each field. A
field only has 1 datatype. (text, number…)
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This picture gives you the option to:
1. Create a New Database from
scratch
2. Use the wizard to create a New
Database
3. Open an existing database
The white box gives you the most recent
databases you have used. If you do not
see the one you had created, choose
the More Files option and hit OK.
Otherwise choose the database you had
previously used and click OK.
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Datasheet View Design View
Displays the view, which
allows you to enter raw data
into your database table.
Displays the view, which allows
you to enter fields, data-types,
and descriptions into your
database table.