What is Microsoft Access 97?


Microsoft Access 97 is a database-management system that allows you to create, edit, and present a database in a variety of different ways. An electronic database's purpose is not only a means of storing a huge amount of information, but also a way of organizing your data so that you may better use that information.

 

Where is Access 97?

Microsoft Access 97 is on all public clusters and all office computers with the Office 97 package. For Wellesley College faculty and staff: To get the Office 97 package on your office computer, back up your files and call the Helpdesk at x3333 to get an upgrade.

On a PC:

Access 97 can be found by going to your Start Menu, into Programs, and in Office 97, and by selecting Microsoft Access.

 

Table of Contents

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Creating a New Database

Opening an Existing Database

Editing a Database

Tables, Forms, Queries, and Reports: What are they and how are they related?

Creating and Editing Tables

Creating and Editing Forms

Creating Queries

Creating Reports