Chapter 5. Locating Specific Information

Locating Specific Information

Chapter 5 at a Glance

In this chapter you will learn how to:

  • ✓ Sort information.

  • ✓ Filter information in a table.

  • ✓ Filter by form.

  • ✓ Locate information that matches multiple criteria.

  • ✓ Create a query in Design view.

  • ✓ Create a query with a Wizard.

  • ✓ Perform calculations in a query.

A database is a repository for information. It might hold a few records in one table or thousands of records in many related tables. No matter how much information is stored in a database, it is useful only if you can locate the information you need when you need it. In a small database you can find information simply by scrolling through ...

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