Access+Terms

=Microsoft Access Terms and Definitions=


 * Control** - an object such as a label, text box, option button, or check box in a form or a report.


 * Database window** - the window where all databse objects are displayed.


 * Field** - specific category of information.


 * Filter** - searching through and organizing information.


 * Mask** - controls the appearance and format of a field.


 * Object** - Access component such as a table, query, form, report, macro, etc.


 * Record** - information about one particular person, project, or item.


 * Report** - object used to display information from a table in a user-friendly way.


 * Security warning** - warning that appears when a database is opened and contains one or more macros.


 * Sorting** - arranging informations.


 * Tab** - area on the ribbon that contains commands.


 * Table** - information that is arranged in columns and rows.


 * Template** - Database application that has been created for us.


 * Text box control** - a control on a form or report where text can be entered or edited.