3. Tables: The Repository for Your Data

In This Chapter

• How can I view and navigate through table data?

• What do I need to know about editing table data?

• How can I search for and replace table data?

• What’s a filter, and how can I benefit from using it?

In this chapter, you learn how to work with the tables in your database. You begin by opening a table. You learn how to navigate through its data. If a table is large, it’s beneficial to search through its data, replacing table values that meet specific criteria. For example, you may want to locate all sales representatives and make them marketing representatives. One of the most powerful aspects of Microsoft Access lies in its filtering capabilities. In this chapter, you learn how to ...

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