Concepts

The following concepts will be introduced in this lab:

1. Database: A database is an organized collection of related information. Typically, the information in a database is stored in a table consisting of vertical columns and horizontal rows.
2. Object: An object is an item, such as a table or report, that can be created, selected, and manipulated as a unit.
3. Field Name: A field name is used to identify the data stored in the field.
4. Data Type: The data type defines the type of data the field will contain.
5. Field Property: A field property is a characteristic that helps define a field. A set of field properties is associated with each field.
6. Primary Key: A primary key is a field that uniquely identifies each record.
7. Graphic: A graphic is a non-text element or object, such as a drawing or picture, which can be added to a table.
8. Column Width: Column width refers to the size of each field column in Datasheet view. It controls the amount of data you can see on the screen.