MS Access: Working with Related Tables Instructor: Vicki Weidler Assistant: Joaquin Obieta
Overview Create Lookup lists using the Lookup Wizard & Design View Modify Lookup field properties Learn how to change control types Add data to related tables utilizing a subdatasheet
Lookup Wizard The Lookup Wizard creates a field in one table that gets data from a field in another table. This is called a Lookup list field. The Lookup field uses the primary key from the related table to ensure referential integrity.
Table Control Types Text Box used to enter data in a table; cell Combo Box drop-down list of values; you can either select a value from the list or enter a value not on the list List Box drop-down list of values; unlike the combo box, you can only select a value from the list, you cannot enter a value that is not on the list
Adding Data to Related Tables Subdatasheet Set of records extracted from a table based on a record in another table Use to view and enter data in related tables
Summary Create Lookup lists using the Lookup Wizard & Design View Modify Lookup field properties Learn how to change control types Add data to related tables utilizing a subdatasheet
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