Microsoft Access Tutorial: The Basics

Part 1 Tutorial:

1. Start MS Access
From the Start menu click on
> Programs
> Microsoft Office
> Microsoft Office Access 2003

2. Note the Getting Started task pane on the right side of your screen.
3. Click on Create a new file.
4. The New File task pane will appear.
Under Templates, click On my computer, to open the Templates window. Also notice the online templates.

5. Click on the Databases tab.
Notice that there are templates for all types of databases.
Double click on the Contact Management icon. The File New
Database window will appear. Select Desktop, use the default name and then click the Create button. The .mdb extension will automatically be added.

6. In a moment, the Database Wizard window will guide you through the process.
• In the first window, click Next.
• In the second window, you can
select optional fields to be included in your Contact Information table.
• Scroll to the bottom of the right hand column to view the optional fields. Notice the other two tables in the left hand column. They include different fields.
• Click Next and choose Standard style for your screen displays. You can preview other styles by clicking on each name.

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