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| database | is a collection of related information organized for rapid search and retrieval. |
| fields | is a single piece of information such as a first name, a last name, or a telephone number. |
| records | is a group of fields such as all the information about the person, including first name and last name, addres, postal code, telephone number, and so forth. |
| field name | to help identify the fields. |
| design view | lets you you tell Access exactly how you want the object to look. |
| datasheet view | displays data in a row-and-column format. |
| cell | the intersection of a row and a column is called a |
| entry | when you enter data into a cell. |
| field properties | specifications that allow you to customize a field beyond chosing a data type. |
| tables | where all database information is stored, and stores data in columns and rows. |
| queries | search for and retrieve data from tables based on specified criteria. |
| forms | allow you to enter records in a custom format. |
| reports | display data in a custom format. |
| pages | enables you to design other database objects so they can be published on the web. |
| macros | enables you to perform a series of operations with a single command. |
