This document outlines the objectives and steps to create and manage a Microsoft Access 2007 database, including: 1) Creating a database file and designing tables, forms, queries, and reports to enter and display data 2) Populating tables with data and formatting fields 3) Designing forms and queries to view, enter, and extract specific data 4) Creating reports to output selected data 5) Properly closing and exiting the Access program and database

1. Microsoft Access 2007

3. Database Objects Database Tables Forms Queries Reports

4. Access 2007 Interface

5. Access 2007 Start Up Screen Blank Database Table Table Creation From Online Templates

6. Create a New Blank Database

7. Insert a New Field in the Table Click the Datasheet tab under Table Tools, and click the New Field button.

8. Select Fields from Templates and Rename Add fields such as Last Name, First Name, Address, etc. and basic field types, such as Currency and Date/Time .

9. Save with Quick Access Toolbar NOTE: To save the database as you are working, click the Save button on the Quick Access Toolbar and enter the table name, such as Customer . Then, click OK .

10. Selecting/Changing Data Types On the Datasheet tab, in the Data Types & Formatting group, from the Data Type list, select the desired data type, such as Number .

11. Calendar Picker for Date Fields On the Datasheet tab, in the Data Types & Formatting group, from the Data Type list, select the Date/Time option. Click the Calendar Picker icon to select a date while entering date data into the table.

12. Populating a Table in Datasheet View On the Datasheet tab, in the Data Types & Formatting group, from the Data Type list, select the Attachment option. (This field will be used to attach a photograph ID of each customer.)

14. Creating Forms and Split Forms Click the Create tab and then select the Form button in the Forms group. The resulting form should appear with the access controls at the bottom as shown below.

15. Auto Formatting and Saving Forms Use the Format tab and the AutoFormat group to select a predefined layout, such as the “Opulent” layout from the AutoFormat gallery. The formatted form should display in Layout View . Save the form to include a name, such as Customer .

16. Organizing the Shutter Bar Click the pull-down button in the Shutter Bar and select  Object Type to display the objects created as part of the Customer database in groups . Objects that you will create today include tables , forms , queries , and reports .

17. Using the Query Wizard Click the Create tab and select the Query Wizard button in the Other group. In the Available Fields list, double click each field to add it to the Selected Fields list . (You can also use the Add, Add All, Remove and Remove All buttons.) Use Design View for entering criteria.

20. Creating and Populating a Second Table Use the Create Tab and Table button in the Tables Group to create a new table. Populate the table as shown below.