As you continue working with your database, Microsoft Access will keep a growing log of any changes you make. Additionally, if you choose to delete an object or a group of records, the file space that was used by the deleted items will not be returned immediately. This can sometimes cause your database to run slowly. By compacting and repairing the database, you are able to reclaim space and tidy up log files. This video will teach you how to do just that.
When working with you Database files, Access keeps track of changes that you are…making in the background, and when you delete an object, or lots of records,…Access doesn't actually give you that disk space back right away.…If you notice your Database is running slower, or you would like to squeeze…the file size down as much as possible you can use a little tool called Compact & Repair.…You will find Compact & Repair either on the DATABASE TOOLS tab, here at the…beginning, or on the FILE tab in the Info group here, either way will run the same tool.…
Go ahead and press the button, Access will close the Database file then run…through some routine maintenance tasks, it throws out old log files and…rebuilds indexes, and generally cleans up after itself, then the Database file…is saved again and reopened.…For some databases, the Compact & Repair process is so quick, you might only…notice a little blink as the file is shut down and reopened.…For others with lots of tables and records, it might take a bit more time and…
Author
Adam Wilbert
Released
2/8/2013- Understanding table structures and relationships
- Setting primary and foreign keys
- Establishing relationships and maintaining referential integrity
- Sorting and filtering data
- Building queries with constraints and criteria
- Editing table data with queries
- Generating forms from tables
- Adding form controls
- Creating reports with totals and labels
- Embedding macros in buttons
- Repairing your database
- Protecting databases with passwords
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 5s
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1. Getting Started
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Key database concepts4m 21s
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Creating the database file3m 25s
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Digging in to Ribbon tabs3m 39s
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Using the Navigation pane3m 36s
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Taking backups47s
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Accessing help1m 8s
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2. Creating Tables
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Importing tables4m 57s
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3. Setting Field Properties
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Setting the default value2m 15s
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Creating lookup fields4m 29s
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4. Organizing Records
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Formatting columns2m 52s
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Sorting table data3m 18s
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Filtering table data2m 21s
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5. Using Queries
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Understanding queries2m 2s
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Building expressions5m 23s
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6. Working with Specialty Queries
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Using update queries3m 21s
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Using make table queries2m 57s
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Using delete queries2m 48s
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Using append queries2m 49s
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7. Creating Forms
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Generating forms from tables3m 10s
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Using the Form Wizard2m 38s
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8. Designing Forms
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Setting data sources5m 39s
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Understanding input boxes3m 31s
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Recording navigation2m 36s
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Adding buttons4m 18s
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Assigning tab order4m 5s
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Creating a navigation form3m 36s
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9. Creating Reports
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Introducing reports2m 15s
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Using the Report Wizard5m 9s
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Creating calculated totals3m 32s
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Creating labels4m 18s
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Adjusting print settings2m 58s
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10. Working with Macros
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Creating macros5m 3s
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11. Integrating Access with the Office Suite
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Emailing with macros4m 4s
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12. Maintaining the Database
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Documenting your work4m 41s
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Creating custom Ribbon tabs3m 35s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 6s
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