| A | B |
| Field | Represented by column |
| Entry | Data and formulas keyed in a field |
| Record | A group of related fields of information |
| Text | Includes words and or numbers not used in calculations |
| Number | Format is applied to a field that will be sorted chronologically |
| Input Mask | A format often applied to dates and times |
| Yes/No | Is also a true/false field. Contain a check box |
| Currency | Monetary values |
| Lookup Field | Create a set of choices for the field's entry value |
| Memo | Like text, but max of 64,000 characters |
| Database | Sorting and retrieving data and printing reports from stored data |
| AutoNumber | Creates fields that automatically entere a unique number when record added |
| Sort | Arranging information in alphabetical, chronological or numerical order |
| Filter Sort | Filters according to specific criteria assigned by the user |
| Criteria | A condition that must be met or not met in a search |
| Filter | A tool used to search for specific information within a database |