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| Database | A collection of information stored electronically in a file. |
| Field | Individual pieces of information. |
| Form View | View that shows one record at a time. |
| List View | View that shows all records--looks like a spreadsheet. |
| Record | A group of fields related to the same topic or idea. |
| File | A collection of records. |
| Sort | Tool used to organize your database in a certain order |
| Form Design View | View used to change placement of your fields, add clip-art, and add notes. |
| Report | Tool used to print out only certain fields or records on a page. |
| Text format | Used for words and for numbers that won't be calculated. |
| Number format | Used to change the appearance of numbers. |
| General format | Computer chooses format based on your entry--words as text, numbers as number. |
| Date format | Used for days, months, and years. |
| Time format | Used to change display of time. |
| Fractions format | Used to display number as a fraction. |
| Serialized format | Used for numbers that will be organized in order. |
