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Access Lesson 1: Microsoft Access Basics

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Best fitAnother way of resizing a column is to change it to best fit, which automatically resizes
CompactingCompacting a database rearranges how the database is stored on the disk and
DatabaseA database is a collection of objects.
Database Management system (DBMS)A DBMS allows you to store, retrieve, analyze, and
DatasheetIn a datasheet, the table displays its data in rows and columns.
Datasheet selectorYou can also select all of the records and fields in a table by clicking the
Datasheet viewIn Datasheet view, the table displays its data in rows and columns in a
FieldsEach record is made up of one or more fields. A single characteristic in a table’s design
Field nameTo identify the fields, each field has a field name.
Field selectorA field selector appears at the top of each column in a table and contains the
Field valueThe data entered into a field is called a field value.
Navigation PaneWhen you open an existing database, the Navigation Pane opens on the left
RecordA record is a complete set of data.
Record electorA record selector appears to the left of the first field for each record.


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