| A | B |
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| Ascending | Sorting from smallest to largest. Examples A-Z and 0-9 |
| Connectors | Words like OR and AND used in searching databases which indicate whether records satisfy one rule (OR) or if both must be satisfied (AND). |
| Counter Field | Used in many databases to identify each record uniquely, like creating a unique invoice number in an invoice database. Also known as primary key in some programs |
| Data | The information that is entered into the computer for processing |
| Database | An electronic filing system that stores and retrieves information |
| Database Report | Allows one to organize, summarize, and print selected portions of a database. |
| Datasheet View | Displays the table in a row-and-column format |
| Data Type (Format) | The different types of data entered in a database; examples include number, text, date/time |
| Date and Time Field | Used for storing dates and times in a specific format to allow you to do such things as age an account or time an event |
| Descending | Sorting from largest to smallest. Example: Z-A or 9-0 |
| Design View | Displays the field names and what kind of values you can enter in each field. In this view you can define or modify the field formats and creat field names and data types for a database. |
