A database is an organized list of data that provides a way of finding information quickly and easily based on a chosen reference point.
Records are individual rows of information entered under column headings or fields.
Open mode is selected to add data, perform queries and other operations on an existing document - Design mode is selected to modify the structure or look of an existing document Creating a Database Plan out the content and structure of the database before creating it. In the Database window, click on Query Click on New Select a Table from the dialog box Double-click on the fields you want to appear in your query Click on the Criteria line of the field you which to define specific query criteria for and enter the desired criteria.