When you created your Access table, you entered the fields you wanted at that time. But later you might realize that you need one or more new fields. Say, for example, you made a database of...
After creating your Access table, you might realize that one of the fields is no longer needed. Deleting it will remove unnecessary coding and make the table easier to read. These instructions are...
After creating an Access table, you might realize that you'd prefer the fields to be in a different order. This is easy to fix. These instructions are for Access 97.
You can resize your Access columns two ways: by dragging or with a menu command. Dragging is quicker, but you can be more precise with the menu. These instructions work for Microsoft Access 97.
You can create and delete records in Microsoft Access using either Datasheet view or Form view. These instructions work for Access 97.
This is how you get your information into a database table you've set up. These instructions work for Access 97.
You can sort Microsoft Access records using more than one field. For example, in your address book, you might want to sort according to last name and given name in ascending order. Amy Smith would...
You can view your Microsoft Access tables in two different views - Datasheet view and Design view. Your choice will hinge upon what you want to do.
Filtering allows you to retrieve specific information from a table. For example, in your recipe collection, you might run a filter to locate all of your breakfast recipes that contain eggs....
By importing data, you include information from other programs or sources without having to enter each record manually. It's easiest to import data from a spreadsheet or text file, and you have to...
Portable Document Format (PDF) files are often multiple pages and chapters long. Paging through them can be tiresome. Here are some easy ways to jump to what you want.
Portable Document Format (PDF) files have become a standard for document exchange. With a PDF, readers can view and print a document even when they don't have the fonts it was created with. But...
Sorting records simplifies information retrieval and makes it easier for you to arrange your database content. These instructions are for Access 97.
You can change the column width in a Microsoft Word 97 and 2000 (for PC) and 98 (for Macintosh) document to change the look of the page.
You can use fill effects to change the background to a gradient (gradually shaded) color in a Microsoft Word 97 and 2000 (for PC) and 98 (for Macintosh) document if you don't want the default...
You can use fill effects to add a textured background to a Microsoft Word 97 and 2000 (for PC) and 98 (for Macintosh) document if you don't want the default white background. This feature is...
You can change the background color in a Microsoft Word 97 and 2000 (for PC) and 98 (for Macintosh) document to a picture when you want to add some pizzazz to your document. This feature is...
You can use fill effects to change the background to a pattern in a Microsoft Word 97 and 2000 (for PC) and 98 (for Macintosh) document if you don't want the default white background. This feature...
You can create a form letter to send to multiple recipients and use the mail merge feature in Microsoft Word 97 and 2000 (for the PC) and Word 98 (for Macintosh) to merge the addresses in a "Data...
Use Word's mail merge function when you want to send a form letter to many people. First, create the letter (see "How to Create a Main Mail Merge Document in Microsoft Word.") Word will...
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