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Report: A report is a formatted presentation of data retrieved from a database, typically
generated from tables or queries. Reports are used to summarise, analyse, and present
information in a clear and organised manner for decision-making or review.
Form: A form is a user-friendly interface in a database that enables users to enter, edit, or
view data without directly accessing the underlying tables. Forms simplify data interaction
by providing a structured layout and controls for data input that makes it easier for users to
manage information."
Clickipedia
If more than one fields are combined to form a primary key, then it is called a composite key.
LIBREOFFICE BASE
LibreOffice Base is a powerful and easy to use Relational Database
Management System (RDBMS) that is a part of LibreOffice Suite. It provides
handy tools that help in operating, maintaining and manipulating the
records more effectively.
LibreOffice Base
It prevents the duplicity of data. It allows you to add, delete, modify and
update the records in a database by establishing a relationship between the tables.
Starting LibreOffice Base
To start LibreOffice Base, follow the below steps:
Step 1 Click on Show Applications → LibreOffice Base. The wizard opens with the Select
database page.
Step 2 Select the Create a new database radio button and click on the Next button.
The Save and proceed page appears on the wizard.
Step 3 Click on the Finish button.
Select database page Save and proceed page
The Save dialog box will open.
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