Glossary

Access Database Executable (ACCDE) file

An Access database file that has been compiled and compacted for distribution. The ACCDE file format allows users to view forms and reports, update information, and run queries, but prevents them from changing database objects.

Access Deployment (ACCDC) file

An Access database file that has been compressed and digitally signed for distribution.

application parts

Predefined database objects that you can add to an existing database. Access comes with 10 types of forms and several Quick Start parts.

action query

A type of query that performs an action on matched records, such as updating fields or deleting the records. See also select query.

aggregate function

A function that performs a calculation, such as ...

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