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| Backstage View | Contains many of the commands that were on the File menu in previous versions of Microsoft Access and enables you to create a new database, create a database from a template, open an existing database, view and edit database properties, manage user accounts and perform many database maintenance tasks. |
| Command | A tool that tells Access to perform a specific task. Each tab provides commands that are relevant to the kind of task you are performing. |
| Database | A tool for collecting and organizing information |
| Database Management System (DBMS) | A system for managing data that allows the user to store, retireve and analyze information |
| Datasheet | A visual representation of the data contained in a table or of the results returned by a query |
| Data Type | The kind of information of a field contains - whether text, number, date/time, or some other type |
| Dialog Box Launcher | A small arrow in the lower-right corner of a group that you click to launch a dialog box |
| Field | A column in a database table |
| File Tab | A tab that displays the Backstage View and contains a menu of commands that you can use for the common task performed with your database files - such as opening, saving and printing |
| Form | A database object that simplifies the process of entering, editing and displaying data |
| Groups | Collections of records separated visually and displayed with its introductory or summary information |
| Normal Forms | The standards and guidelines of database design that can be used to determine if a database is structured correctly |
| Normalization | The process of applying rules to a database to ensure that information is divided into the appropriate tables |
| Objects | Database elements, such as tables, queries, forms and reports |
| Primary Key | The column in a database that uniquely identifies each row |
| Query | A database object that enables stored data to be searched and retrieved |
| Quick Access Toolbar | A toolbar at the top left of the screen that contains the commands that you use most often, such as Save, Undo, Redo and Print |
| Record | A row in a database table |
| Redundant Data | Duplicate information in a database |
| Relational Database | A group of database tables that is connected or linked by a defined relationship that ties the information together |
| Report | A database object that presents information in a format that is easy to read and print |
| Ribbon | A graphic band across the top of the screen that contains tabs and groups of commands |
| Tab | An area of activity on the Ribbon |
| Table | The most basic database object; stores data in categories |
