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A new database with the name - School.odb is created with the objects -Tables, Queries, Forms, and Reports and
                 LibreOffice Base interface opens as shown in the picture below:

                        Title bar
                                                                                                      Menu bar
                        Standard
                        toolbar



                                                                                                      Tasks pane





                        Database
                         pane




                                                                                                      Tables/Queries/
                                                                                                      Forms/Reports
                                                                                                          pane


                       Status bar

                 User Interface of LibreOffice Base

                 The user interface of LibreOffice Base is structured to provide users with easy access to database management tools
                 and functionalities. Here’s an overview of its main components:
                 •  Title Bar: Title bar displays the name of the database being accessed and the name of the LibreOffice Base application.
                   It also typically contains the window control buttons for minimising, maximising, and closing the window.
                 •  Menu bar: Menu bar contains various menus such as File, Edit, View, Insert, Tools, Window, and Help. These menus
                   offer a wide range of commands and options for managing databases, designing forms, creating queries, generating
                   reports, and more.
                 •  Standard Toolbar: Standard toolbar is located below the Menu bar. It contains a set of commonly used tools and
                   commands, offering quick access to essential functions. The icon on the Standard Toolbar allows users to perform
                   tasks such as opening and saving databases, creating new objects (tables, queries, forms, reports), printing, sorting,
                   etc.
                 •  Database Pane: Database pane provides a hierarchical view of the various elements within the database project.
                   These elements typically include Tables, Queries, Forms, and Reports. Users can navigate through these components
                   to manage and interact with their database objects.
                 •  Task pane: The Tasks area provides several options to select common actions based on the selected object in the
                   database pane.
                 •  Tables/Queries/Forms/Reports pane: The Tables/Queries/Forms/Reports pane, allows used to manage and access
                   various elements of your database. By default, this pane is usually positioned below the “Tasks” pane, providing
                   easy access to different objects within your database.

                 •  Status Bar: Status bar is located at the bottom of the interface window. This bar displays information about the
                   current state of the database or the active object. It may indicate the number of records in a table, the type of view
                   being used, or other relevant details.




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