Microsoft Access Vocabulary

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AutoNumber

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An Access data type that automatically assigns a unique number to a record.

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Control

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In Access, any form or report element such as a label or text box.

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Current Record Box

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The box at the bottom of a datasheet or form that indicates the current record and total number of records displayed.

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Datasheet View

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A view that shows a table as a collection of rows and columns, similar to a spreadsheet.

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Design View

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A view that allows the structure of an object to be changed.

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Field Properties

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Characteristics that further define the field; they are displayed in Table Design View.

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Field Properties Pane

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The lower half of Table Design View which displays field properties.

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Field Size Property

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A field property that determines the number of characters that can be entered in Short Text, Number, and AutoNumber fields.

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Fields

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An element of a table that contains a specific item of information, such as a last name.

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Form

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In Access, an object that provides an easy-to-use data entry screen.