Appendix A. Glossary

Access Database Executable (.accde) file

An Access database file that has been compiled and compacted for distribution. The ACCDE format allows users to view forms and reports, update information, and run queries, but prevents them from changing database objects.

Access Deployment (.accdc) file

An Access database file that has been compressed and digitally signed for distribution.

action query

A type of query that performs an action on matched records, such as updating fields or deleting the records. See also select query.

add-ins

Utilities that provide specialized functionality to a program but aren’t full-fledged programs themselves.

aggregate function

A function that performs a calculation, such as Sum or Avg (average), on multiple ...

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