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append
To add on to end of an object ; for example to add records to the end of an existing table
link
a connection to data in another file
blank desktop database
a data base that has no data and has no database tools - you must create the data and tools as you need them ; the database is stored on your computer or other storage device.
autonumber data type
a data type that describes a unique sequential or random number assigned by access as each record is entered and that is useful for data that has no distinct field that can be considered unique
custom web app
a database that you can publish and share with others over the internet
common field
a field in two or more tables that stores the same data
multiple - items form
a form that enables you to display or enter multiple records in a table
database template
a preformatted database that contains prebuilt tables, queries , forms , and report a specific task , such as tracking events
first principle of good database design
a principles of good database stating the data is organized in tables so that the there is no redundant data
caption
a property setting that displays a name for a field in a table , query, form or report other than that listed as the field name
database management system
database software that controls how related collections of data are stored, organized , and secured ; also known as DBMS
data
facts about people , events,things, or ideas
layout view
the access view in which you can make changes to a form or report while the object is open - the data form the underlying data source displays
form view
the access view in which you can view records but you cannot change the layout or design of the form
datasheet view
the access view that displays data organized in columns and rows to an excel worksheet
data type
the characteristic that defines the kind of data can be stored in a field , such as numbers, text, or data
import
the process of copying data from another file , such as word table or an excel workbook , into a separate file, such as an access database
export
the process of copying data from one file into another file, such as an access table into an excel table into an excel spreadsheet
data source
the table or tables from which a query, form, or reports retrieves its data
destination table
the table to which you import or append data
information
data that is organized in a useful manner
flat database
a simple database file that is not related or linked to any other collection of data
field
a single piece of information that is stored in every record ; represented by a column in a database table
best fit
an access command that adjusts the width of a column to accommodate the column's longest entry
currency data type
an access data type that describes monetary values and numeric data that can be used in mathematical calculations involving values with one to four decimals places
form
an access object you can use to enter new records into a table , edit or delete existing records in a table , or displays existing records
design view
an access view that displays the detailed structure of a table, query , form, or reports , for forms and reports may be the view in which some tasks must be performed and only the controls, and not the data display in this view.
DBMS
an acronym for database management system
database
an organized collection of facts about people, events, things , or ideas related to a specific topic or purpose
field properties
characteristics of a field that control how the field displays and how data can be entered in the field