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Opening an existing database
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To open an existing database: Ctrl+O
Closing a Database
Select the Close option from the File menu to close the current database.
DATA TYPES IN LIBREOFFICE BASE
The data types are used to declare the type of the fields in the database. LibreOffice Base provides
the following data types:
Data Type Description
Integer It is used to store numbers with ‘+’ and ‘−‘ sign but without decimals.
Decimal It is used to store numbers with a decimal point.
Number It is used to enter numerical values and perform numerical calculations.
Text It is used to store text or a combination of text and number. It cannot
be used for numeric calculations.
Image It is used to insert image files into tables.
Yes/No It is used in places where the fields can have boolean value. It can be
either True (T) or False (F).
Date It is used to store the information like date of birth, date of joining, etc.
Time It is used to store the information like time of arrival, time of departure,
etc.
Others It is used for detailed and descriptive fields.
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