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| .mdb | File extension for a database file. |
| table design view | The table in which you can create and customize a database. |
| table | A list of records about one aspect of a database. |
| primary key | A field that is unique to a table and is used to link tables. |
| input mask | A field template that lets you control how data is entered in a field. |
| database | A collection of related information that is organize into separate tables or objects within a file. |
| field | A category in a table. |
| new object button | Automatically creates a Form view of the fields and data listed in an open table. |
| lookup wizard | This tool allows you to add a value list that appears when a list box arrow is clicked. |
| field name and field contents | The two parts of a field. |
| record | Individual "index cards" in a table. |