Starting Access

There are several ways to start Access, depending on how you've installed it. The most straightforward way is to use the Start button. Follow these steps:

  1. Click the Start button. A menu appears.

  2. Highlight or point to Programs. A list of your program groups appears.

  3. Click on Microsoft Access. Access starts.

Moving Programs Around on the Start Menu

If you would prefer to have Access in a different program group, right-click the Start button, and select Explore. Then use the Explorer to find and move the Microsoft Access shortcut to a different program group.

Other Ways to Start Access

Here are some other ways to start Access. Some of these require more knowledge of Windows 95 or Windows NT Workstation and Microsoft Office; if ...

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