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AR CBA Access Ch 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alphanumeric data | combination off numbers and text |
| autonumber | automatically adds a unique number to the primary key field for each record in the table |
| blank database template | creates a database with no objects in it only an empty table |
| data type | determines the kind of data that you can enter into the field |
| default value property | design grid is an optional field property that you can use to describe what to enter in the field |
| design grid | top half of screen when in design view; has field name, data type, and description |
| design view | you can add, delete, and make changes to the way fields store data |
| field properties pane | bottom half of the table window in design view |
| field property | describes a field's contents beyond the field's basic data type |
| field size property | sets the number of characters you can store in a text, number, or autonumber field |
| primary key | field that contains a unique field value for each record in the table |
| required property | specifies whether you must enter a field value in a record |
| template | premode database with object sin it for you to enter data |
| format property | specifies how you want Access to display numbers, dates, times, and text |