This will familiarize you with Access so you understand the basics of creating a data table and a data entry form and report to go with it. We’re using this sample data for the queries discussed in ...

Query is a request for data. In this article we are going to explain how to create and modify query in Microsoft Access the easy way.

Access uses wizards to simplify the process of creating reports or queries that select and retrieve information from your databases. Queries are instructions to the database that ask for information.

Use saved queries as opposed to SQL statements as the data sources for Access objects. The wizard will create a corresponding SQL Server object for each saved query.

At first glance Access might not seem like the go-to tool of choice; it looks more complicated than it is to use. I’ll show you how to create both your own Access database plus a report and query to ...

Don't have access to Access? You can use Excel to open the database you want, using the MS Query Wizard. Here's how to multitask using Office's versatile spreadsheet program.