Create a table

Dan Holme

October 30, 2007

1 Min Read
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Click the New button and double-click the method you wish to use to create a table.

The most common table creation methods (shown in boldface) are detailed below.

  • Datasheet view:  Enter preliminary or sample data, after which Access analyzes the data and selects appropriate field types.

  • Design view:  Design a table from scratch.

  • Table Wizard:  Use a Table Wizard that assists you in selecting appropriate fields.

  • Import table:  Import a table from another database or application.

  • Link table:  Link to an external database such as an Excel workbook or mainframe.

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