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| arrange | Process of placing data in a particular order |
| ascending | Process of arraning data in an A-Z or smallest to largest number order |
| calculated column | a column or field containing data created by using a formula |
| character data | entries in a database or spreadsheet that represent text--such as phone numbers, names, color, size |
| columns | vertical section of the database table; corresponds to a field |
| comparison operators | used in mathematical expressions in queries to compare pairs of values |
| criteria | used in a query to identify what information to retrieve from the database |
| data | infromation keyed into a database, also know as an entry |
| database | an efficient means of storing and retrieving data and printing reports from the stored data |
| datasheet view | a method of viewing or inputting data that contains information about more than one record at a time |
| default | preset conditions of the software which may be modified |
| descending | process of arranging data in a Z-A or largest number to smallest number order |
| design | process of determining each of the fields, field properties, and data types in a database |
| edit | to change or modify the original entry |
| entry | the data and formulas that are typed in a field |
| field | one item of information in a record and is represented by a column |
| field name | the title you assign each field |
| field properties | additional design information about a database - such as field size, decimal places, and format |
| alternative input methods | methods of data input other than the traditional keyboard/mouse which utilize programs such as speech or handwriting recognition or features of PDAs |
| arithmetic operators | symbols used in mathematical expressions in queries to retrieve information from a database. (Ex. +, - , *, /) |
| calculation | process of computing data using formulas |
| column width | amount of space given a field or column |
| currency | numeric type of data which adds a $ or sign to the number |
| file | a saved database |
| font | a group of characters (letters, numbers, and symbols) that have a similar appearance |
| footer | repetitive text automatically printed at the bottom of a document, such as a page number |
| form | a customized manner of inputting data into a databae or presenting data on a screen |
| format | the prcedure of defining how infomation appears on a page. This may include bold, underlining, italics, arrange text on a page, number of decimal places, the style of print, color, etc. |
| key | identifier for each record; datat entry cannot be duplicated (ex. catalog or idetification number) |
| landscape | page orientation (layout) that is wider than tall; horizontal or wide layout |
| list view | a method of viewing or inputting data that contains information about more than one record at a time; table with rows (records) and columns (fields) |
| primary sort | a method of sorting a column of data in a particular order by selecting the field to consider first when sorting |
| query | a request of information from a database based on ceratin criteria |
| record | a group of related fields of information |
| report | specifications for outpout of data in a particular format |
| retrieve | the process of loading information that has been stored |
| row | horizontal section of a database table; corresponds to a record in a database |
| search | the ability to locate a string of characters or particular data in a document |
| secondary sort | when sorting a column of data, the second column to consider when arranging the data |
| sort | process of arranging data in a particular order |
| update | add or change data in a document |
| form view | a customized manner of inputting data into a database or presenting data on a screen |
| header | repetitive information that is automatically printed at the top of each page of a document |
| numeric data | entries in a database or spreadsheet that are formatted for numbers that can be used in calculations |
| save | process of storing a file on a disk or other storage medium for future use |
