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• Data Type: Used to define the type of data that can be entered in that field. The commonly
used data types in Access are Text, Number, Date/Time, Currency, AutoNumber, Yes/No, etc.
• Description: Used to give additional comments or information to the user while entering
data. The entry in this field is optional.
By default, Access names the first field ID and sets it as the Primary Key with the AutoNumber data
type, which means Access will automatically create a unique number for each record.
To move between columns and insert new fields at the end, press the Tab key.
The detailed properties of each field can be defined in the Field Properties pane according to
the naming conventions for writing a field name discussed earlier.
Setting Field Properties
To do so, follow the given steps:
2 Set the properties.
1 Click on the
field name in
which you want to
set the properties.
Adding a Record
To do so, follow the given steps:
1 Double-click 2 Click on the
to open table in field to add the
Datasheet view. new record.
Editing a Record
To do so, follow the given steps:
1 Double-click 2 Double-click
to open table in on the record that
Datasheet view. you want to edit.
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