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Slide 1

INTRODUCTORY MICROSOFT
ACCESS
Lesson 4 – Finding and Ordering Data

Microsoft Office XP:
Introductory Course

1

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Objectives










2

Find data in a database.
Query a database.
Use filters.
Sort a database.
Index a database.
Establish relationships in a database.
Create a query from related tables.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

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Access – Lesson 4

Terms Used in This Lesson









3

And operator
Ascending sort
Descending sort
Filter
Indexing
Multitable query
One-to-many
relationship










Or operator
Primary key
Query
Referential integrity
Relationship
Search criteria
Subdatasheet

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Find

4





The Find command is the easiest way to
located data in a database.
Choose Find on the Edit menu or click the
Find button on the toolbar. The Find and
Replace dialog box will open.
See Figure 4-1 in
student book,
Find and Replace
dialog box

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Query in Design View









5

A query lets you combine criteria to perform
complex searches and allows you to display selected
fields.
To create a query, open the database and click
Queries on the Objects bar.
Click New to create a new query. The New Query
dialog box appears.
Choose the Design View option.
Choose the table and select the fields to be used in
the query.
Enter the search criteria. Save when finished.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using the Simple Query Wizard






6

The Simple Query Wizard asks you
questions and then creates a query based on
your answers.
Choose Queries on the Objects bar and then
click New.
In the New Query dialog box, choose Simple
Query Wizard.
Follow the screens to create the query.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Filters




A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.
To create a filter, a table must be open.
Choose Filter on the Records menu and select one
of the Filter types:





7

Filter by Form
Filter By Selection
Filter Excluding Selection
Advanced/Filter Sort

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Sorting a Database

8





To sort a table, open the table and
place the insertion point in the field
by which you want to sort.
Click either the Sort Ascending or
Sort Descending button.



Ascending Sort (arranges records
from A to Z or smallest to largest)
Descending Sort (arranges records
from Z to A or largest to smallest)

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Index a Database

9







Indexing is an important part of database
management systems.
Indexing allows records to be located quickly,
especially in large databases.
To index a field, go to Design view.
Choose Yes for Indexed in the Field
Properties section.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Establishing Relationships Within a
Database

10






You can create queries, forms, and reports to display
information from several tables at once.
Create a relationship between tables that contain a
common field.
Common fields must have the same data type although
they can have different field names.
Enforce referential integrity between
See Figure 4-18
tables when creating a relationship to
in student book,
ensure a valid relationship and
One-to-many
relationship
prevent invalid data from being
entered.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Multitable Query







11

A multitable query displays the shared information
from related tables at once.
To create a new query, open the database, choose
Queries on the Objects bar, and click the New
button.
In the New Query dialog box, choose the Design
view option.
Add the related tables to the query window.
Choose the fields and enter the search criteria.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

12







The Find command is the easiest way to locate data
in the database. The Find command searches the
database for specified information.
Queries allow more complex searches. A query
allows you to search records using multiple and
complex criteria and allows you to display selected
fields.
A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

13





Indexing is an important part of database
management systems. Indexing allows records to be
located quickly, especially in large databases.
By defining relationships between the different tables
within a database, you can create queries, forms,
and reports to display information from several
tables at once. Matching data in key fields sets up a
relationship.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark


Slide 2

INTRODUCTORY MICROSOFT
ACCESS
Lesson 4 – Finding and Ordering Data

Microsoft Office XP:
Introductory Course

1

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Objectives










2

Find data in a database.
Query a database.
Use filters.
Sort a database.
Index a database.
Establish relationships in a database.
Create a query from related tables.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Terms Used in This Lesson









3

And operator
Ascending sort
Descending sort
Filter
Indexing
Multitable query
One-to-many
relationship










Or operator
Primary key
Query
Referential integrity
Relationship
Search criteria
Subdatasheet

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Find

4





The Find command is the easiest way to
located data in a database.
Choose Find on the Edit menu or click the
Find button on the toolbar. The Find and
Replace dialog box will open.
See Figure 4-1 in
student book,
Find and Replace
dialog box

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Query in Design View









5

A query lets you combine criteria to perform
complex searches and allows you to display selected
fields.
To create a query, open the database and click
Queries on the Objects bar.
Click New to create a new query. The New Query
dialog box appears.
Choose the Design View option.
Choose the table and select the fields to be used in
the query.
Enter the search criteria. Save when finished.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using the Simple Query Wizard






6

The Simple Query Wizard asks you
questions and then creates a query based on
your answers.
Choose Queries on the Objects bar and then
click New.
In the New Query dialog box, choose Simple
Query Wizard.
Follow the screens to create the query.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Filters




A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.
To create a filter, a table must be open.
Choose Filter on the Records menu and select one
of the Filter types:





7

Filter by Form
Filter By Selection
Filter Excluding Selection
Advanced/Filter Sort

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Sorting a Database

8





To sort a table, open the table and
place the insertion point in the field
by which you want to sort.
Click either the Sort Ascending or
Sort Descending button.



Ascending Sort (arranges records
from A to Z or smallest to largest)
Descending Sort (arranges records
from Z to A or largest to smallest)

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Index a Database

9







Indexing is an important part of database
management systems.
Indexing allows records to be located quickly,
especially in large databases.
To index a field, go to Design view.
Choose Yes for Indexed in the Field
Properties section.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Establishing Relationships Within a
Database

10






You can create queries, forms, and reports to display
information from several tables at once.
Create a relationship between tables that contain a
common field.
Common fields must have the same data type although
they can have different field names.
Enforce referential integrity between
See Figure 4-18
tables when creating a relationship to
in student book,
ensure a valid relationship and
One-to-many
relationship
prevent invalid data from being
entered.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Multitable Query







11

A multitable query displays the shared information
from related tables at once.
To create a new query, open the database, choose
Queries on the Objects bar, and click the New
button.
In the New Query dialog box, choose the Design
view option.
Add the related tables to the query window.
Choose the fields and enter the search criteria.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

12







The Find command is the easiest way to locate data
in the database. The Find command searches the
database for specified information.
Queries allow more complex searches. A query
allows you to search records using multiple and
complex criteria and allows you to display selected
fields.
A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

13





Indexing is an important part of database
management systems. Indexing allows records to be
located quickly, especially in large databases.
By defining relationships between the different tables
within a database, you can create queries, forms,
and reports to display information from several
tables at once. Matching data in key fields sets up a
relationship.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark


Slide 3

INTRODUCTORY MICROSOFT
ACCESS
Lesson 4 – Finding and Ordering Data

Microsoft Office XP:
Introductory Course

1

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Objectives










2

Find data in a database.
Query a database.
Use filters.
Sort a database.
Index a database.
Establish relationships in a database.
Create a query from related tables.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Terms Used in This Lesson









3

And operator
Ascending sort
Descending sort
Filter
Indexing
Multitable query
One-to-many
relationship










Or operator
Primary key
Query
Referential integrity
Relationship
Search criteria
Subdatasheet

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Find

4





The Find command is the easiest way to
located data in a database.
Choose Find on the Edit menu or click the
Find button on the toolbar. The Find and
Replace dialog box will open.
See Figure 4-1 in
student book,
Find and Replace
dialog box

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Query in Design View









5

A query lets you combine criteria to perform
complex searches and allows you to display selected
fields.
To create a query, open the database and click
Queries on the Objects bar.
Click New to create a new query. The New Query
dialog box appears.
Choose the Design View option.
Choose the table and select the fields to be used in
the query.
Enter the search criteria. Save when finished.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using the Simple Query Wizard






6

The Simple Query Wizard asks you
questions and then creates a query based on
your answers.
Choose Queries on the Objects bar and then
click New.
In the New Query dialog box, choose Simple
Query Wizard.
Follow the screens to create the query.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Filters




A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.
To create a filter, a table must be open.
Choose Filter on the Records menu and select one
of the Filter types:





7

Filter by Form
Filter By Selection
Filter Excluding Selection
Advanced/Filter Sort

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Sorting a Database

8





To sort a table, open the table and
place the insertion point in the field
by which you want to sort.
Click either the Sort Ascending or
Sort Descending button.



Ascending Sort (arranges records
from A to Z or smallest to largest)
Descending Sort (arranges records
from Z to A or largest to smallest)

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Index a Database

9







Indexing is an important part of database
management systems.
Indexing allows records to be located quickly,
especially in large databases.
To index a field, go to Design view.
Choose Yes for Indexed in the Field
Properties section.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Establishing Relationships Within a
Database

10






You can create queries, forms, and reports to display
information from several tables at once.
Create a relationship between tables that contain a
common field.
Common fields must have the same data type although
they can have different field names.
Enforce referential integrity between
See Figure 4-18
tables when creating a relationship to
in student book,
ensure a valid relationship and
One-to-many
relationship
prevent invalid data from being
entered.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Multitable Query







11

A multitable query displays the shared information
from related tables at once.
To create a new query, open the database, choose
Queries on the Objects bar, and click the New
button.
In the New Query dialog box, choose the Design
view option.
Add the related tables to the query window.
Choose the fields and enter the search criteria.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

12







The Find command is the easiest way to locate data
in the database. The Find command searches the
database for specified information.
Queries allow more complex searches. A query
allows you to search records using multiple and
complex criteria and allows you to display selected
fields.
A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

13





Indexing is an important part of database
management systems. Indexing allows records to be
located quickly, especially in large databases.
By defining relationships between the different tables
within a database, you can create queries, forms,
and reports to display information from several
tables at once. Matching data in key fields sets up a
relationship.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark


Slide 4

INTRODUCTORY MICROSOFT
ACCESS
Lesson 4 – Finding and Ordering Data

Microsoft Office XP:
Introductory Course

1

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Objectives










2

Find data in a database.
Query a database.
Use filters.
Sort a database.
Index a database.
Establish relationships in a database.
Create a query from related tables.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Terms Used in This Lesson









3

And operator
Ascending sort
Descending sort
Filter
Indexing
Multitable query
One-to-many
relationship










Or operator
Primary key
Query
Referential integrity
Relationship
Search criteria
Subdatasheet

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Find

4





The Find command is the easiest way to
located data in a database.
Choose Find on the Edit menu or click the
Find button on the toolbar. The Find and
Replace dialog box will open.
See Figure 4-1 in
student book,
Find and Replace
dialog box

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Query in Design View









5

A query lets you combine criteria to perform
complex searches and allows you to display selected
fields.
To create a query, open the database and click
Queries on the Objects bar.
Click New to create a new query. The New Query
dialog box appears.
Choose the Design View option.
Choose the table and select the fields to be used in
the query.
Enter the search criteria. Save when finished.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using the Simple Query Wizard






6

The Simple Query Wizard asks you
questions and then creates a query based on
your answers.
Choose Queries on the Objects bar and then
click New.
In the New Query dialog box, choose Simple
Query Wizard.
Follow the screens to create the query.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Filters




A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.
To create a filter, a table must be open.
Choose Filter on the Records menu and select one
of the Filter types:





7

Filter by Form
Filter By Selection
Filter Excluding Selection
Advanced/Filter Sort

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Sorting a Database

8





To sort a table, open the table and
place the insertion point in the field
by which you want to sort.
Click either the Sort Ascending or
Sort Descending button.



Ascending Sort (arranges records
from A to Z or smallest to largest)
Descending Sort (arranges records
from Z to A or largest to smallest)

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Index a Database

9







Indexing is an important part of database
management systems.
Indexing allows records to be located quickly,
especially in large databases.
To index a field, go to Design view.
Choose Yes for Indexed in the Field
Properties section.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Establishing Relationships Within a
Database

10






You can create queries, forms, and reports to display
information from several tables at once.
Create a relationship between tables that contain a
common field.
Common fields must have the same data type although
they can have different field names.
Enforce referential integrity between
See Figure 4-18
tables when creating a relationship to
in student book,
ensure a valid relationship and
One-to-many
relationship
prevent invalid data from being
entered.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Multitable Query







11

A multitable query displays the shared information
from related tables at once.
To create a new query, open the database, choose
Queries on the Objects bar, and click the New
button.
In the New Query dialog box, choose the Design
view option.
Add the related tables to the query window.
Choose the fields and enter the search criteria.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

12







The Find command is the easiest way to locate data
in the database. The Find command searches the
database for specified information.
Queries allow more complex searches. A query
allows you to search records using multiple and
complex criteria and allows you to display selected
fields.
A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

13





Indexing is an important part of database
management systems. Indexing allows records to be
located quickly, especially in large databases.
By defining relationships between the different tables
within a database, you can create queries, forms,
and reports to display information from several
tables at once. Matching data in key fields sets up a
relationship.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark


Slide 5

INTRODUCTORY MICROSOFT
ACCESS
Lesson 4 – Finding and Ordering Data

Microsoft Office XP:
Introductory Course

1

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Objectives










2

Find data in a database.
Query a database.
Use filters.
Sort a database.
Index a database.
Establish relationships in a database.
Create a query from related tables.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Terms Used in This Lesson









3

And operator
Ascending sort
Descending sort
Filter
Indexing
Multitable query
One-to-many
relationship










Or operator
Primary key
Query
Referential integrity
Relationship
Search criteria
Subdatasheet

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Find

4





The Find command is the easiest way to
located data in a database.
Choose Find on the Edit menu or click the
Find button on the toolbar. The Find and
Replace dialog box will open.
See Figure 4-1 in
student book,
Find and Replace
dialog box

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Query in Design View









5

A query lets you combine criteria to perform
complex searches and allows you to display selected
fields.
To create a query, open the database and click
Queries on the Objects bar.
Click New to create a new query. The New Query
dialog box appears.
Choose the Design View option.
Choose the table and select the fields to be used in
the query.
Enter the search criteria. Save when finished.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using the Simple Query Wizard






6

The Simple Query Wizard asks you
questions and then creates a query based on
your answers.
Choose Queries on the Objects bar and then
click New.
In the New Query dialog box, choose Simple
Query Wizard.
Follow the screens to create the query.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Filters




A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.
To create a filter, a table must be open.
Choose Filter on the Records menu and select one
of the Filter types:





7

Filter by Form
Filter By Selection
Filter Excluding Selection
Advanced/Filter Sort

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Sorting a Database

8





To sort a table, open the table and
place the insertion point in the field
by which you want to sort.
Click either the Sort Ascending or
Sort Descending button.



Ascending Sort (arranges records
from A to Z or smallest to largest)
Descending Sort (arranges records
from Z to A or largest to smallest)

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Index a Database

9







Indexing is an important part of database
management systems.
Indexing allows records to be located quickly,
especially in large databases.
To index a field, go to Design view.
Choose Yes for Indexed in the Field
Properties section.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Establishing Relationships Within a
Database

10






You can create queries, forms, and reports to display
information from several tables at once.
Create a relationship between tables that contain a
common field.
Common fields must have the same data type although
they can have different field names.
Enforce referential integrity between
See Figure 4-18
tables when creating a relationship to
in student book,
ensure a valid relationship and
One-to-many
relationship
prevent invalid data from being
entered.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Multitable Query







11

A multitable query displays the shared information
from related tables at once.
To create a new query, open the database, choose
Queries on the Objects bar, and click the New
button.
In the New Query dialog box, choose the Design
view option.
Add the related tables to the query window.
Choose the fields and enter the search criteria.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

12







The Find command is the easiest way to locate data
in the database. The Find command searches the
database for specified information.
Queries allow more complex searches. A query
allows you to search records using multiple and
complex criteria and allows you to display selected
fields.
A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

13





Indexing is an important part of database
management systems. Indexing allows records to be
located quickly, especially in large databases.
By defining relationships between the different tables
within a database, you can create queries, forms,
and reports to display information from several
tables at once. Matching data in key fields sets up a
relationship.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark


Slide 6

INTRODUCTORY MICROSOFT
ACCESS
Lesson 4 – Finding and Ordering Data

Microsoft Office XP:
Introductory Course

1

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Objectives










2

Find data in a database.
Query a database.
Use filters.
Sort a database.
Index a database.
Establish relationships in a database.
Create a query from related tables.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Terms Used in This Lesson









3

And operator
Ascending sort
Descending sort
Filter
Indexing
Multitable query
One-to-many
relationship










Or operator
Primary key
Query
Referential integrity
Relationship
Search criteria
Subdatasheet

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Find

4





The Find command is the easiest way to
located data in a database.
Choose Find on the Edit menu or click the
Find button on the toolbar. The Find and
Replace dialog box will open.
See Figure 4-1 in
student book,
Find and Replace
dialog box

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Query in Design View









5

A query lets you combine criteria to perform
complex searches and allows you to display selected
fields.
To create a query, open the database and click
Queries on the Objects bar.
Click New to create a new query. The New Query
dialog box appears.
Choose the Design View option.
Choose the table and select the fields to be used in
the query.
Enter the search criteria. Save when finished.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using the Simple Query Wizard






6

The Simple Query Wizard asks you
questions and then creates a query based on
your answers.
Choose Queries on the Objects bar and then
click New.
In the New Query dialog box, choose Simple
Query Wizard.
Follow the screens to create the query.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Filters




A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.
To create a filter, a table must be open.
Choose Filter on the Records menu and select one
of the Filter types:





7

Filter by Form
Filter By Selection
Filter Excluding Selection
Advanced/Filter Sort

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Sorting a Database

8





To sort a table, open the table and
place the insertion point in the field
by which you want to sort.
Click either the Sort Ascending or
Sort Descending button.



Ascending Sort (arranges records
from A to Z or smallest to largest)
Descending Sort (arranges records
from Z to A or largest to smallest)

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Index a Database

9







Indexing is an important part of database
management systems.
Indexing allows records to be located quickly,
especially in large databases.
To index a field, go to Design view.
Choose Yes for Indexed in the Field
Properties section.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Establishing Relationships Within a
Database

10






You can create queries, forms, and reports to display
information from several tables at once.
Create a relationship between tables that contain a
common field.
Common fields must have the same data type although
they can have different field names.
Enforce referential integrity between
See Figure 4-18
tables when creating a relationship to
in student book,
ensure a valid relationship and
One-to-many
relationship
prevent invalid data from being
entered.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Multitable Query







11

A multitable query displays the shared information
from related tables at once.
To create a new query, open the database, choose
Queries on the Objects bar, and click the New
button.
In the New Query dialog box, choose the Design
view option.
Add the related tables to the query window.
Choose the fields and enter the search criteria.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

12







The Find command is the easiest way to locate data
in the database. The Find command searches the
database for specified information.
Queries allow more complex searches. A query
allows you to search records using multiple and
complex criteria and allows you to display selected
fields.
A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

13





Indexing is an important part of database
management systems. Indexing allows records to be
located quickly, especially in large databases.
By defining relationships between the different tables
within a database, you can create queries, forms,
and reports to display information from several
tables at once. Matching data in key fields sets up a
relationship.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark


Slide 7

INTRODUCTORY MICROSOFT
ACCESS
Lesson 4 – Finding and Ordering Data

Microsoft Office XP:
Introductory Course

1

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Objectives










2

Find data in a database.
Query a database.
Use filters.
Sort a database.
Index a database.
Establish relationships in a database.
Create a query from related tables.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Terms Used in This Lesson









3

And operator
Ascending sort
Descending sort
Filter
Indexing
Multitable query
One-to-many
relationship










Or operator
Primary key
Query
Referential integrity
Relationship
Search criteria
Subdatasheet

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Find

4





The Find command is the easiest way to
located data in a database.
Choose Find on the Edit menu or click the
Find button on the toolbar. The Find and
Replace dialog box will open.
See Figure 4-1 in
student book,
Find and Replace
dialog box

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Query in Design View









5

A query lets you combine criteria to perform
complex searches and allows you to display selected
fields.
To create a query, open the database and click
Queries on the Objects bar.
Click New to create a new query. The New Query
dialog box appears.
Choose the Design View option.
Choose the table and select the fields to be used in
the query.
Enter the search criteria. Save when finished.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using the Simple Query Wizard






6

The Simple Query Wizard asks you
questions and then creates a query based on
your answers.
Choose Queries on the Objects bar and then
click New.
In the New Query dialog box, choose Simple
Query Wizard.
Follow the screens to create the query.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Filters




A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.
To create a filter, a table must be open.
Choose Filter on the Records menu and select one
of the Filter types:





7

Filter by Form
Filter By Selection
Filter Excluding Selection
Advanced/Filter Sort

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Sorting a Database

8





To sort a table, open the table and
place the insertion point in the field
by which you want to sort.
Click either the Sort Ascending or
Sort Descending button.



Ascending Sort (arranges records
from A to Z or smallest to largest)
Descending Sort (arranges records
from Z to A or largest to smallest)

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Index a Database

9







Indexing is an important part of database
management systems.
Indexing allows records to be located quickly,
especially in large databases.
To index a field, go to Design view.
Choose Yes for Indexed in the Field
Properties section.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Establishing Relationships Within a
Database

10






You can create queries, forms, and reports to display
information from several tables at once.
Create a relationship between tables that contain a
common field.
Common fields must have the same data type although
they can have different field names.
Enforce referential integrity between
See Figure 4-18
tables when creating a relationship to
in student book,
ensure a valid relationship and
One-to-many
relationship
prevent invalid data from being
entered.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Multitable Query







11

A multitable query displays the shared information
from related tables at once.
To create a new query, open the database, choose
Queries on the Objects bar, and click the New
button.
In the New Query dialog box, choose the Design
view option.
Add the related tables to the query window.
Choose the fields and enter the search criteria.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

12







The Find command is the easiest way to locate data
in the database. The Find command searches the
database for specified information.
Queries allow more complex searches. A query
allows you to search records using multiple and
complex criteria and allows you to display selected
fields.
A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

13





Indexing is an important part of database
management systems. Indexing allows records to be
located quickly, especially in large databases.
By defining relationships between the different tables
within a database, you can create queries, forms,
and reports to display information from several
tables at once. Matching data in key fields sets up a
relationship.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark


Slide 8

INTRODUCTORY MICROSOFT
ACCESS
Lesson 4 – Finding and Ordering Data

Microsoft Office XP:
Introductory Course

1

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Objectives










2

Find data in a database.
Query a database.
Use filters.
Sort a database.
Index a database.
Establish relationships in a database.
Create a query from related tables.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Terms Used in This Lesson









3

And operator
Ascending sort
Descending sort
Filter
Indexing
Multitable query
One-to-many
relationship










Or operator
Primary key
Query
Referential integrity
Relationship
Search criteria
Subdatasheet

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Find

4





The Find command is the easiest way to
located data in a database.
Choose Find on the Edit menu or click the
Find button on the toolbar. The Find and
Replace dialog box will open.
See Figure 4-1 in
student book,
Find and Replace
dialog box

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Query in Design View









5

A query lets you combine criteria to perform
complex searches and allows you to display selected
fields.
To create a query, open the database and click
Queries on the Objects bar.
Click New to create a new query. The New Query
dialog box appears.
Choose the Design View option.
Choose the table and select the fields to be used in
the query.
Enter the search criteria. Save when finished.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using the Simple Query Wizard






6

The Simple Query Wizard asks you
questions and then creates a query based on
your answers.
Choose Queries on the Objects bar and then
click New.
In the New Query dialog box, choose Simple
Query Wizard.
Follow the screens to create the query.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Filters




A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.
To create a filter, a table must be open.
Choose Filter on the Records menu and select one
of the Filter types:





7

Filter by Form
Filter By Selection
Filter Excluding Selection
Advanced/Filter Sort

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Sorting a Database

8





To sort a table, open the table and
place the insertion point in the field
by which you want to sort.
Click either the Sort Ascending or
Sort Descending button.



Ascending Sort (arranges records
from A to Z or smallest to largest)
Descending Sort (arranges records
from Z to A or largest to smallest)

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Index a Database

9







Indexing is an important part of database
management systems.
Indexing allows records to be located quickly,
especially in large databases.
To index a field, go to Design view.
Choose Yes for Indexed in the Field
Properties section.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Establishing Relationships Within a
Database

10






You can create queries, forms, and reports to display
information from several tables at once.
Create a relationship between tables that contain a
common field.
Common fields must have the same data type although
they can have different field names.
Enforce referential integrity between
See Figure 4-18
tables when creating a relationship to
in student book,
ensure a valid relationship and
One-to-many
relationship
prevent invalid data from being
entered.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Multitable Query







11

A multitable query displays the shared information
from related tables at once.
To create a new query, open the database, choose
Queries on the Objects bar, and click the New
button.
In the New Query dialog box, choose the Design
view option.
Add the related tables to the query window.
Choose the fields and enter the search criteria.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

12







The Find command is the easiest way to locate data
in the database. The Find command searches the
database for specified information.
Queries allow more complex searches. A query
allows you to search records using multiple and
complex criteria and allows you to display selected
fields.
A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

13





Indexing is an important part of database
management systems. Indexing allows records to be
located quickly, especially in large databases.
By defining relationships between the different tables
within a database, you can create queries, forms,
and reports to display information from several
tables at once. Matching data in key fields sets up a
relationship.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark


Slide 9

INTRODUCTORY MICROSOFT
ACCESS
Lesson 4 – Finding and Ordering Data

Microsoft Office XP:
Introductory Course

1

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Objectives










2

Find data in a database.
Query a database.
Use filters.
Sort a database.
Index a database.
Establish relationships in a database.
Create a query from related tables.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Terms Used in This Lesson









3

And operator
Ascending sort
Descending sort
Filter
Indexing
Multitable query
One-to-many
relationship










Or operator
Primary key
Query
Referential integrity
Relationship
Search criteria
Subdatasheet

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Find

4





The Find command is the easiest way to
located data in a database.
Choose Find on the Edit menu or click the
Find button on the toolbar. The Find and
Replace dialog box will open.
See Figure 4-1 in
student book,
Find and Replace
dialog box

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Query in Design View









5

A query lets you combine criteria to perform
complex searches and allows you to display selected
fields.
To create a query, open the database and click
Queries on the Objects bar.
Click New to create a new query. The New Query
dialog box appears.
Choose the Design View option.
Choose the table and select the fields to be used in
the query.
Enter the search criteria. Save when finished.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using the Simple Query Wizard






6

The Simple Query Wizard asks you
questions and then creates a query based on
your answers.
Choose Queries on the Objects bar and then
click New.
In the New Query dialog box, choose Simple
Query Wizard.
Follow the screens to create the query.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Filters




A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.
To create a filter, a table must be open.
Choose Filter on the Records menu and select one
of the Filter types:





7

Filter by Form
Filter By Selection
Filter Excluding Selection
Advanced/Filter Sort

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Sorting a Database

8





To sort a table, open the table and
place the insertion point in the field
by which you want to sort.
Click either the Sort Ascending or
Sort Descending button.



Ascending Sort (arranges records
from A to Z or smallest to largest)
Descending Sort (arranges records
from Z to A or largest to smallest)

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Index a Database

9







Indexing is an important part of database
management systems.
Indexing allows records to be located quickly,
especially in large databases.
To index a field, go to Design view.
Choose Yes for Indexed in the Field
Properties section.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Establishing Relationships Within a
Database

10






You can create queries, forms, and reports to display
information from several tables at once.
Create a relationship between tables that contain a
common field.
Common fields must have the same data type although
they can have different field names.
Enforce referential integrity between
See Figure 4-18
tables when creating a relationship to
in student book,
ensure a valid relationship and
One-to-many
relationship
prevent invalid data from being
entered.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Multitable Query







11

A multitable query displays the shared information
from related tables at once.
To create a new query, open the database, choose
Queries on the Objects bar, and click the New
button.
In the New Query dialog box, choose the Design
view option.
Add the related tables to the query window.
Choose the fields and enter the search criteria.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

12







The Find command is the easiest way to locate data
in the database. The Find command searches the
database for specified information.
Queries allow more complex searches. A query
allows you to search records using multiple and
complex criteria and allows you to display selected
fields.
A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

13





Indexing is an important part of database
management systems. Indexing allows records to be
located quickly, especially in large databases.
By defining relationships between the different tables
within a database, you can create queries, forms,
and reports to display information from several
tables at once. Matching data in key fields sets up a
relationship.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark


Slide 10

INTRODUCTORY MICROSOFT
ACCESS
Lesson 4 – Finding and Ordering Data

Microsoft Office XP:
Introductory Course

1

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Objectives










2

Find data in a database.
Query a database.
Use filters.
Sort a database.
Index a database.
Establish relationships in a database.
Create a query from related tables.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Terms Used in This Lesson









3

And operator
Ascending sort
Descending sort
Filter
Indexing
Multitable query
One-to-many
relationship










Or operator
Primary key
Query
Referential integrity
Relationship
Search criteria
Subdatasheet

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Find

4





The Find command is the easiest way to
located data in a database.
Choose Find on the Edit menu or click the
Find button on the toolbar. The Find and
Replace dialog box will open.
See Figure 4-1 in
student book,
Find and Replace
dialog box

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Query in Design View









5

A query lets you combine criteria to perform
complex searches and allows you to display selected
fields.
To create a query, open the database and click
Queries on the Objects bar.
Click New to create a new query. The New Query
dialog box appears.
Choose the Design View option.
Choose the table and select the fields to be used in
the query.
Enter the search criteria. Save when finished.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using the Simple Query Wizard






6

The Simple Query Wizard asks you
questions and then creates a query based on
your answers.
Choose Queries on the Objects bar and then
click New.
In the New Query dialog box, choose Simple
Query Wizard.
Follow the screens to create the query.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Filters




A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.
To create a filter, a table must be open.
Choose Filter on the Records menu and select one
of the Filter types:





7

Filter by Form
Filter By Selection
Filter Excluding Selection
Advanced/Filter Sort

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Sorting a Database

8





To sort a table, open the table and
place the insertion point in the field
by which you want to sort.
Click either the Sort Ascending or
Sort Descending button.



Ascending Sort (arranges records
from A to Z or smallest to largest)
Descending Sort (arranges records
from Z to A or largest to smallest)

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Index a Database

9







Indexing is an important part of database
management systems.
Indexing allows records to be located quickly,
especially in large databases.
To index a field, go to Design view.
Choose Yes for Indexed in the Field
Properties section.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Establishing Relationships Within a
Database

10






You can create queries, forms, and reports to display
information from several tables at once.
Create a relationship between tables that contain a
common field.
Common fields must have the same data type although
they can have different field names.
Enforce referential integrity between
See Figure 4-18
tables when creating a relationship to
in student book,
ensure a valid relationship and
One-to-many
relationship
prevent invalid data from being
entered.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Multitable Query







11

A multitable query displays the shared information
from related tables at once.
To create a new query, open the database, choose
Queries on the Objects bar, and click the New
button.
In the New Query dialog box, choose the Design
view option.
Add the related tables to the query window.
Choose the fields and enter the search criteria.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

12







The Find command is the easiest way to locate data
in the database. The Find command searches the
database for specified information.
Queries allow more complex searches. A query
allows you to search records using multiple and
complex criteria and allows you to display selected
fields.
A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

13





Indexing is an important part of database
management systems. Indexing allows records to be
located quickly, especially in large databases.
By defining relationships between the different tables
within a database, you can create queries, forms,
and reports to display information from several
tables at once. Matching data in key fields sets up a
relationship.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark


Slide 11

INTRODUCTORY MICROSOFT
ACCESS
Lesson 4 – Finding and Ordering Data

Microsoft Office XP:
Introductory Course

1

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Objectives










2

Find data in a database.
Query a database.
Use filters.
Sort a database.
Index a database.
Establish relationships in a database.
Create a query from related tables.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Terms Used in This Lesson









3

And operator
Ascending sort
Descending sort
Filter
Indexing
Multitable query
One-to-many
relationship










Or operator
Primary key
Query
Referential integrity
Relationship
Search criteria
Subdatasheet

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Find

4





The Find command is the easiest way to
located data in a database.
Choose Find on the Edit menu or click the
Find button on the toolbar. The Find and
Replace dialog box will open.
See Figure 4-1 in
student book,
Find and Replace
dialog box

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Query in Design View









5

A query lets you combine criteria to perform
complex searches and allows you to display selected
fields.
To create a query, open the database and click
Queries on the Objects bar.
Click New to create a new query. The New Query
dialog box appears.
Choose the Design View option.
Choose the table and select the fields to be used in
the query.
Enter the search criteria. Save when finished.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using the Simple Query Wizard






6

The Simple Query Wizard asks you
questions and then creates a query based on
your answers.
Choose Queries on the Objects bar and then
click New.
In the New Query dialog box, choose Simple
Query Wizard.
Follow the screens to create the query.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Filters




A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.
To create a filter, a table must be open.
Choose Filter on the Records menu and select one
of the Filter types:





7

Filter by Form
Filter By Selection
Filter Excluding Selection
Advanced/Filter Sort

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Sorting a Database

8





To sort a table, open the table and
place the insertion point in the field
by which you want to sort.
Click either the Sort Ascending or
Sort Descending button.



Ascending Sort (arranges records
from A to Z or smallest to largest)
Descending Sort (arranges records
from Z to A or largest to smallest)

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Index a Database

9







Indexing is an important part of database
management systems.
Indexing allows records to be located quickly,
especially in large databases.
To index a field, go to Design view.
Choose Yes for Indexed in the Field
Properties section.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Establishing Relationships Within a
Database

10






You can create queries, forms, and reports to display
information from several tables at once.
Create a relationship between tables that contain a
common field.
Common fields must have the same data type although
they can have different field names.
Enforce referential integrity between
See Figure 4-18
tables when creating a relationship to
in student book,
ensure a valid relationship and
One-to-many
relationship
prevent invalid data from being
entered.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Multitable Query







11

A multitable query displays the shared information
from related tables at once.
To create a new query, open the database, choose
Queries on the Objects bar, and click the New
button.
In the New Query dialog box, choose the Design
view option.
Add the related tables to the query window.
Choose the fields and enter the search criteria.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

12







The Find command is the easiest way to locate data
in the database. The Find command searches the
database for specified information.
Queries allow more complex searches. A query
allows you to search records using multiple and
complex criteria and allows you to display selected
fields.
A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

13





Indexing is an important part of database
management systems. Indexing allows records to be
located quickly, especially in large databases.
By defining relationships between the different tables
within a database, you can create queries, forms,
and reports to display information from several
tables at once. Matching data in key fields sets up a
relationship.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark


Slide 12

INTRODUCTORY MICROSOFT
ACCESS
Lesson 4 – Finding and Ordering Data

Microsoft Office XP:
Introductory Course

1

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Objectives










2

Find data in a database.
Query a database.
Use filters.
Sort a database.
Index a database.
Establish relationships in a database.
Create a query from related tables.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Terms Used in This Lesson









3

And operator
Ascending sort
Descending sort
Filter
Indexing
Multitable query
One-to-many
relationship










Or operator
Primary key
Query
Referential integrity
Relationship
Search criteria
Subdatasheet

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Find

4





The Find command is the easiest way to
located data in a database.
Choose Find on the Edit menu or click the
Find button on the toolbar. The Find and
Replace dialog box will open.
See Figure 4-1 in
student book,
Find and Replace
dialog box

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Query in Design View









5

A query lets you combine criteria to perform
complex searches and allows you to display selected
fields.
To create a query, open the database and click
Queries on the Objects bar.
Click New to create a new query. The New Query
dialog box appears.
Choose the Design View option.
Choose the table and select the fields to be used in
the query.
Enter the search criteria. Save when finished.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

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Access – Lesson 4

Using the Simple Query Wizard






6

The Simple Query Wizard asks you
questions and then creates a query based on
your answers.
Choose Queries on the Objects bar and then
click New.
In the New Query dialog box, choose Simple
Query Wizard.
Follow the screens to create the query.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Filters




A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.
To create a filter, a table must be open.
Choose Filter on the Records menu and select one
of the Filter types:





7

Filter by Form
Filter By Selection
Filter Excluding Selection
Advanced/Filter Sort

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

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Access – Lesson 4

Sorting a Database

8





To sort a table, open the table and
place the insertion point in the field
by which you want to sort.
Click either the Sort Ascending or
Sort Descending button.



Ascending Sort (arranges records
from A to Z or smallest to largest)
Descending Sort (arranges records
from Z to A or largest to smallest)

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

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Access – Lesson 4

Index a Database

9







Indexing is an important part of database
management systems.
Indexing allows records to be located quickly,
especially in large databases.
To index a field, go to Design view.
Choose Yes for Indexed in the Field
Properties section.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

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Access – Lesson 4

Establishing Relationships Within a
Database

10






You can create queries, forms, and reports to display
information from several tables at once.
Create a relationship between tables that contain a
common field.
Common fields must have the same data type although
they can have different field names.
Enforce referential integrity between
See Figure 4-18
tables when creating a relationship to
in student book,
ensure a valid relationship and
One-to-many
relationship
prevent invalid data from being
entered.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Multitable Query







11

A multitable query displays the shared information
from related tables at once.
To create a new query, open the database, choose
Queries on the Objects bar, and click the New
button.
In the New Query dialog box, choose the Design
view option.
Add the related tables to the query window.
Choose the fields and enter the search criteria.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

12







The Find command is the easiest way to locate data
in the database. The Find command searches the
database for specified information.
Queries allow more complex searches. A query
allows you to search records using multiple and
complex criteria and allows you to display selected
fields.
A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

13





Indexing is an important part of database
management systems. Indexing allows records to be
located quickly, especially in large databases.
By defining relationships between the different tables
within a database, you can create queries, forms,
and reports to display information from several
tables at once. Matching data in key fields sets up a
relationship.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark


Slide 13

INTRODUCTORY MICROSOFT
ACCESS
Lesson 4 – Finding and Ordering Data

Microsoft Office XP:
Introductory Course

1

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Access – Lesson 4

Objectives










2

Find data in a database.
Query a database.
Use filters.
Sort a database.
Index a database.
Establish relationships in a database.
Create a query from related tables.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

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Access – Lesson 4

Terms Used in This Lesson









3

And operator
Ascending sort
Descending sort
Filter
Indexing
Multitable query
One-to-many
relationship










Or operator
Primary key
Query
Referential integrity
Relationship
Search criteria
Subdatasheet

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

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Access – Lesson 4

Using Find

4





The Find command is the easiest way to
located data in a database.
Choose Find on the Edit menu or click the
Find button on the toolbar. The Find and
Replace dialog box will open.
See Figure 4-1 in
student book,
Find and Replace
dialog box

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Query in Design View









5

A query lets you combine criteria to perform
complex searches and allows you to display selected
fields.
To create a query, open the database and click
Queries on the Objects bar.
Click New to create a new query. The New Query
dialog box appears.
Choose the Design View option.
Choose the table and select the fields to be used in
the query.
Enter the search criteria. Save when finished.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using the Simple Query Wizard






6

The Simple Query Wizard asks you
questions and then creates a query based on
your answers.
Choose Queries on the Objects bar and then
click New.
In the New Query dialog box, choose Simple
Query Wizard.
Follow the screens to create the query.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Using Filters




A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.
To create a filter, a table must be open.
Choose Filter on the Records menu and select one
of the Filter types:





7

Filter by Form
Filter By Selection
Filter Excluding Selection
Advanced/Filter Sort

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Sorting a Database

8





To sort a table, open the table and
place the insertion point in the field
by which you want to sort.
Click either the Sort Ascending or
Sort Descending button.



Ascending Sort (arranges records
from A to Z or smallest to largest)
Descending Sort (arranges records
from Z to A or largest to smallest)

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Index a Database

9







Indexing is an important part of database
management systems.
Indexing allows records to be located quickly,
especially in large databases.
To index a field, go to Design view.
Choose Yes for Indexed in the Field
Properties section.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Establishing Relationships Within a
Database

10






You can create queries, forms, and reports to display
information from several tables at once.
Create a relationship between tables that contain a
common field.
Common fields must have the same data type although
they can have different field names.
Enforce referential integrity between
See Figure 4-18
tables when creating a relationship to
in student book,
ensure a valid relationship and
One-to-many
relationship
prevent invalid data from being
entered.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Creating a Multitable Query







11

A multitable query displays the shared information
from related tables at once.
To create a new query, open the database, choose
Queries on the Objects bar, and click the New
button.
In the New Query dialog box, choose the Design
view option.
Add the related tables to the query window.
Choose the fields and enter the search criteria.
Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

12







The Find command is the easiest way to locate data
in the database. The Find command searches the
database for specified information.
Queries allow more complex searches. A query
allows you to search records using multiple and
complex criteria and allows you to display selected
fields.
A filter is similar to a query; however, it displays all
fields and cannot be saved.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark

Access – Lesson 4

Summary

13





Indexing is an important part of database
management systems. Indexing allows records to be
located quickly, especially in large databases.
By defining relationships between the different tables
within a database, you can create queries, forms,
and reports to display information from several
tables at once. Matching data in key fields sets up a
relationship.

Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Course

Pasewark & Pasewark