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| a collection of data related to a particular topic. |
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a collection of related records in a database.
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| the rows of a database table. |
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| a category of info. found in the columns of a table; Example: Last name, First name, address, etc. |
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| Query (ies) - a request of info. from a database based on certain criteria. A smaller table taken from a larger table that displays data based on specific criteria. |
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| allows you to enter, view and edit data one record at a time. |
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| similar to Query; allows you to use specific data based on specific criteria. |
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| created when you want to print a table in a special format. |
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| going from A to Z or least to greatest |
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| going from Z to A or descending order |
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| putting data in ascending or descending order. |
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| a required field that makes each record unique. |
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| text, number, data, or time; must be assigned to every field in a data table. |
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| the view in which each record is contained in a row and each field name is listed above each column. |
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| the view in which the structure of the table is displayed; data types are assigned here. |
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| a database that can work with data in two or more flies at the same time. |
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| vertical window to the right of the application window that contains many common startup tasks. |
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| are predefined database you can use to assist you in creating a new database |
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| the shaded bar at the top of a dialog box or application window that displays that title of the box, or the name of the file and the application program. |
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| a box that contains options to carry out a command. |
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| is used to display the various database objects |
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| can calculate statistics from any field |
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| determines that type of data for a field. Must be assigned to every field in a data table. |
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| a grid in which each record is contained in a row and concise way. |
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| organizes your data in very clear and concise way. |
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| presents data a single record at a time; we will use Wizard |
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| a set of dialogue boxes that step you through the process of creating a form or report |
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