Introduction to Access 2016 in pdf

Introduction

Microsoft Access 2016 allows people to effectively and efficiently organize data. The various sections presented in this document will help you to build a solid knowledge foundation of the software. This booklet is the companion document to the Intro to Access 2016 workshop. It includes an introduction to the Microsoft Access 2016 interface, covers the various aspects of database creation and management in Access 2016, and will walk you through the process of creating a simple database in Access 2016.

Learning Objectives

After completing the instructions in this booklet, you will be able to:

• Identify the components of the Access 2016 interface.
• Understand how to use the Tell Me feature.
• Create a new database.
• Understand how to create a table.
• Understand the purpose of the primary key.
• Implement error traps.
• Enter descriptions for fields.
• Understand how to add fields.
• Understand how to enter various types of data into the table.