Chapter 30. Creating a Database

When Access starts, it opens the New File task pane. You can choose to open an existing database or create a new database. You can start with a blank database (Figure 30.1) and then create tables to hold data and forms with which to enter data, or you can use a database wizard that helps you set up a database designed to meet your needs (Figure 30.2).

A blank database.

Figure 30.1. A blank database.

Database wizard choices.

Figure 30.2. Database wizard choices.

Creating a New Database

When you start a new database, Access closes any other open databases.

Procedure 30.1. To ...

Get Microsoft Office XP for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.