Chapter 2. Entering and Editing Data

Entering and Editing Data

Entering data into a database is one of the most common activities that Access users perform. This chapter explains how to enter and edit data into existing database tables and how to sort and view the data that you have entered.

  • Enter New Records

  • Navigate between Records

  • Edit Records

  • Attach Files to Records

  • Open, Save, and Remove File Attachments

  • Insert an OLE Object

  • Open, Edit, and Remove OLE Objects

  • Enter Data in a Multivalued Field

  • Delete Records

  • Resize Datasheet Columns and Rows

  • Sort Records

  • Display Summary Statistics

  • Print a Datasheet or Form

Enter New Records

You can enter records either intoa datasheet (in a row-and-column ...

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