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Creating a Database

The document outlines the steps for creating a database using Microsoft Office, specifically for groups of 10. It details how to create a database and a table, including the required fields such as Reg No, Name, Course, Date of Birth, Gender, Hostel, and Fee Paid, with a minimum of 10 records. Users can create the database using either the Database Wizard or the Blank Database command, and it provides instructions for entering data into the table.

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Creating a Database

The document outlines the steps for creating a database using Microsoft Office, specifically for groups of 10. It details how to create a database and a table, including the required fields such as Reg No, Name, Course, Date of Birth, Gender, Hostel, and Fee Paid, with a minimum of 10 records. Users can create the database using either the Database Wizard or the Blank Database command, and it provides instructions for entering data into the table.

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TASK

In groups of 10, access a computer that has Microsoft Office and follow the steps below to
create a data base, give it a name of your choice (which muct include the group number),
and key in data making at least 10 records
The fields to be included are as follows:
Reg No, Name, Course, Date of Birth, Gender, Hostel and Fee Paid
Creating a Database :
A Database can be created by using the database Wizard or by using the Blank Database
command.
The database Wizard is used to create tables, forms, queries and reports by following a series
of steps provided by the wizard.
The Blank Database command is used to create a blank database. All database objects should
be created manually.
Click on File menu New Enter
A window appears give a name to the database
Creating a Table :
1. Open the database in which the table is to be created.
The database window appears.
2. under objects, click Tables and then click New on the database window toolbar.
The New Table dialog box appears.
Commands in the New Table dialog box
Command Purpose
Used to create a table by entering values directly in a row and column format
Design view Used to assign fields for the new table and modify field properties
Table wizard Used to create a table through a guided sequence of steps

I. Create Table by entering data:


Click on Table (object) in the main switch board.
Click on create table on Datasheet view now a window appears here we find fields
( field1,field2,……)
Give the field names ( Name, roll no., marks etc)
Click on close button of the table and save the table with some name
To enter details into the table, click on table in the main switch board and double click on the
table name.
Enter the details

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