Database Reminders…. When making your table, stay in design view: Do this in design view. Not this in datasheet view.

Database

Reminders…

When making your table, stay in design view:

Do this in design view.

Not this in datasheet view.

How do I turn database assignments in?

Turning in database assignments:

• Turn in your database objects (table, query, report, forms, etc.) pasted into a Word document.

• Email the Word document to me.• Do NOT try to email your database.• Don’t forget your MLA heading.

1. Print Screen: This works well for forms, reports and the DB window.

Resize Windows to fit. Press “control-print screen” and paste into your Word document. Use the crop tool on the picture toolbar to crop out any extra gray.

2. Copy tables, queries and rows:

How do I avoid errors in searching?

Common reasons for failed query:

• Make sure your query criteria match your data format:– Example: Main Street/Main Street– Like a mirror image!

– Not: Main Street/Main St./Main street

Make sure your query criteria is entered under the correct field.

Multi-level queries: Looking for more than one criteria.

Multi-level query: Example

Report Reminder: Titles, Object Names, Field Headings – all in Title Case

Find: Click in table or query use control F. Be sure to mark the circled area below.