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Microsoft Access 2003   Dene some key Access terminology     !  "# !   $$ %&' $! Illustration of elds, records and a table Relational database and keys    &&#!  ## &$($!  &$($)$# !  *&$($ & ($! 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Point to Convert database and choose the format to convert to – Enter the name of the database to convert, and a name for the converted database to be stored under Microsoft Access 2003 End - Tutorial 1 – Introduction To Microsoft Access 2003 ... backup tool, such as the Microsoft backup tool, or some other backup program • To restore the data from the backup, you need to use the same backup tool according to the instructions associated with that tool Compacting a database • It is a good idea to periodically compact and repair a database to recover wasted space created by adding, deleting, and modifying records • Access has a Compact and Repair... diskette, the diskette must be in the diskette drive at all times while working with this particular database What is an Access query? • If you want to see just a portion of the data in a table you can create a query • A query is a question you ask about the data stored in a database table • Access responds by displaying the data according to your question – For example, if you ask to see all the customers... navigation bar you have already used in the Table or Query Datasheet view Access Form View Create, preview, and navigate a report • You can create a report, which is a printed version of your data, that is formatted according to your specifications • The data in the report can consist of data from a single table or multiple tables • Access has a Reports Wizard that allows you to easily create a report... to the selected fields list and then remove the one field you don't want • Once you have made your selections, press Next to move to the next dialog box in the Wizard The Simple Query Wizard Create an Access form • A form allows you to view your data one record at a time • Forms are useful for maintaining, viewing, and printing records in a database • You can create your own form in the Forms Design . 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