How to Create a Microsoft Access Query That Uses More Than One Field
Queries allow you to display information in different ways. For example, suppose you have a table that contains complete addresses for your friends, but you just want a list of names and telephone numbers. You could create a two-field query to accomplish this. These instructuctions apply to MS Access 97.
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- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Open the database window (pressing the F11 key will open it).
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Click the Query tab, then click New.
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When the Query window appears, select Simple Query Wizard.
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Select the table that you want to use in the query.
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Select the two (or more) fields that you want to display in the query results, then click on the > symbol to move the fields into the window on the right.
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Follow the directions that the wizard provides. Click Finish when ready. Your query opens. In the example given, you would see two columns - one containing your friends' names and another showing their telephone numbers.
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Tips & Warnings
To filter query results further - only display the friends whose names begin with B, for example - see the related eHow "Create a Microsoft Access Query That Uses Multiple Criteria in One Field."
You can use your query results as the basis for a form or report.
