key terms Lesson 1/Unit 3

Database- Acollection of data related to a particular topic. An access database is a single file that contains all the tables, queries, forms and reports for that collection of information.

Database object- Tables , queries, reports, forms, and other objects that are functional parts of access Database

Database window- The window that appears when you first open an Access database. The database window gives you access to all the objects in a database.

Datasheet- In Access, data displayed in a row-and-columnformat in a table, query, or form.

Datasheet view- In access, an object view that displays records in a row-and-column format similar to a spread shee. Daata base view allows you to see many records at the same time.

Design View- In access, an object view that allows you to design and change tables, quaries, forms, reports, and other object.

Field- 1) in word, a special placeholder for changeable information such as the date or time.

2)In access, a field is diplayed as a column in Datasheet view.

Form- An access database object that holds control for entering, edeting, and displaying data from an underlying table or query.

Form view- In Access, an object view that usually displays data or one record at a time, with added graphical elements for easier reading. This view is convenient for entering and edeting data in tables.

Print Preview- A document view that shows how your document will look when its printed.

Query- In access, a database object that shows specific data you want to work with. The data may be drawn from multiple related tables, may have several filters applied, and may include calculated expressions.

Record- In access, a set of information that belongs together, such as a costumers name and address information, or details about a product.

Record Selector- In access, the gray box at the left side of the record in datasheet view or in form view. Click the record selector to select the entire record.

Relational Database- Atype of database in which information is stored in separate but related tables, which allows for nonredundant, more efficient data storage and retrival.

Report- In access, a database object that presents data organized and formatted to your specifications.

Table- 1) in word, a grid made up horizontal rows and vertical columns that is used to order certain information.

2) In access, a collection of data with the same subject or topic. Data are stored in records (rows)and fields (columns).