Topic 1: What is in an Access Database?

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What is a database? ... A database is a collection of information. Information is stored systematically, with one record for each item of information and with distinct fields for each aspect of the information. A database allows users to efficiently store, add to, edit, sort, analyze, format and share information.

Details ... A Microsoft Access database consists of:

• Tables
• Queries
• Forms
• Reports
• Other optional objects, such as Visual Basic Modules

All of these elements (also called objects) are listed in the database window - as shown here.

In any Access database, click the F11 key to see the database window.