Chapter 3. Exploring the Database Window

IN THIS CHAPTER

• The Database window

• A quick introduction to Access objects

• Organizing objects

In Chapter 2, "Take a Quick Tour of Access," you learned about some of the Access user interfaces. So far, you've learned about the edges of the screenthe task panes, toolbars , and menus . Now it's time to tackle the core of Access itself: the Database window. As you'll learn in this chapter, the Database window is the place where you can find everything you'll need in Accessdata, forms, reports , and other objects. You'll learn how to navigate in this window and see how to start customizing objects for your own use.