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DBMS Lesson - 2

This lesson covers the basics of using LibreOffice Base, including data types such as Memo, Varchar, Number, and Decimal. It explains how to view and modify table structures in Design view and enter data in Datasheet view, as well as the importance of primary keys for uniquely identifying records. Additionally, it describes how to sort data and navigate through records using the Navigation bar.

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DBMS Lesson - 2

This lesson covers the basics of using LibreOffice Base, including data types such as Memo, Varchar, Number, and Decimal. It explains how to view and modify table structures in Design view and enter data in Datasheet view, as well as the importance of primary keys for uniquely identifying records. Additionally, it describes how to sort data and navigate through records using the Navigation bar.

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LESSON - 9

STARTING WITH LIBREOFFICE BASE

1. a) Memo - it is used to store some descriptive data. It can store more than
255 characters. Memo data type allows to store text data up to 64,000
characters.

Varchar - it is use for relatively short entries. Varchar stores up to the


specified length. The number of bytes allocated depends on the number of
characters entered by the user.

b) Number - it is used to store integers or whole numbers.

Decimal - it includes decimal places, making it ideal for financial


calculations.

c) Design view - it allows you to view and modify the structure of your table
and to set field properties.

Datasheet view - it is used to enter the data into the table.

2. File, Edit, View, Insert, Tools, Windows, and Help.

3. -----

4. Every table must have a primary key that uniquely identifies a record in the
table.

To make a particular field as the primary key, place the mouse pointer before
the field name and right click.

A pop-up menu appears. Select the primary key option, from pop-up menu.

A key icon appears before the field name indicating that it is a primary key.

5. Open the table in datasheet view and select the field which you want to
sort.

Tool bar > Sort Descending icon

The table will be sorted in the descending order.

6. The Navigation bar is used to Navigate through various records of the table.
Navigation bar is present at the bottom of the data sheet window.

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