One of the most commonly asked questions I get in my Excel classes is how do I navigate to the bottom of a column of data more efficiently. Here’s the tip… To quickly navigate to the bottom of a column of continuous data, hold down the [CTRL] key and press the down arrow key once […]
Before creating a database you should have some blueprints that will guide its creation. In part one of this series we talked about having sketches of input forms and reports. Part two was about creating a list of fields in a “Field List Worksheet” document. Now we are going to talk about creating an ER […]
In part one of this series we said you should start planning your Access or FileMaker Pro database by using paper and pencils to draw the input forms and reports that your users will need. Now we are going to talk about using those mockups to create a “Field List Worksheet.” A “Field List Worksheet” […]
One of the biggest mistakes new database developers make is they don’t plan. Instead, they just open up Microsoft Access or FileMaker Pro and start creating their tables. But, as with just about everything else in life, a little bit of planning upfront can make a huge difference down the line. Think about it – […]
As discussed in a previous blog post about Database Terms, a field in a database table is like a column in a spreadsheet. But one of the main differences between a spreadsheet and a database is that fields must have a specific data type in a database. The purpose of this post is to list […]
Many sites on the World Wide Web, as well as many applications on PCs, Macs, smart phones, and tablets use databases. The purpose of this blog post is to define some basic database terms which need to be understood by anyone who wants to create a database. Database: A database is an organized collection of […]
One of the most useful features of a Microsoft Access database is the ability to split the database into two files. The first file, which is commonly called the back-end or data file, holds the data (the tables). The second file, which is commonly referred to as the front-end or shell file, contains the user […]
Open your Access database. Start the Linked Table Manager feature. In Access 2003, from the menu choose Tools, Database Utilities, Linked Table Manager. In Access 2007 from the ribbon choose Database Tools, Linked Table Manager. In Access 2010 from the ribbon choose External Data, Linked Table Manager. In the Linked Table Manager dialog […]
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