What is MS Access?
Microsoft Access is a computer program used to store, manage, and organize data. It helps you create a database, which is like a digital filing cabinet for information.
Why Use MS Access?
MS Access is useful when you want to:
- Store large amounts of data.
- Find information quickly.
- Keep your data organized.
- Make reports and charts easily.
Main Parts of MS Access:
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Tables – Store data in rows and columns, like a spreadsheet.
Example: A table of students with their names, classes, and marks. -
Forms – Easy-to-use screens for entering or viewing data.
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Queries – Questions you ask the database to find specific information.
Example: “Show me all students with marks above 80.” -
Reports – Nicely formatted pages to print or share data.
Example: Student Database
- Table Name: Students
| ID | Name | Class | Marks | |----|--------|-------|-------| | 1 | Rahul | 8A | 85 | | 2 | Anjali | 8B | 92 |
What You Can Do in MS Access:
- Add new students
- Edit or delete information
- Search for top scorers
- Print report cards
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