Changing a Field Name


Changing a Field Name

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After you've opened the table you want to modify in Design view, click in the Field Name column for the field you want to change.

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Select the field's current name, and then type over the selection with the new field name.

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The field's name is changed. Click the Save button on the Standard toolbar in the main Access window to save the changes to the table.

INTRODUCTION

Each field has a unique name that identifies it. Because these names are used in other Access objects, such as forms and reports , it's wise to use descriptive, yet succinct, names when possible. If you do not like the name you assigned a field, or if a default name assigned by the Table Wizard doesn't suit your needs, you can easily change a field's name.

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Renaming a Field in Datasheet View

You can also rename a field in Datasheet view. To do so, right-click the field's column and select Rename Column from the list that appears. Type a new name and then click outside the field name.



Easy Microsoft Office Access 2003
Easy Microsoft Office Access 2003
ISBN: 789729598
EAN: N/A
Year: 2003
Pages: 174

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