Understanding The Parts Of A Database

	This object type defines the structure of an Access database. Tables display multiple records in rows and columns. Information in these records can be entered, edited, stored, and retrieved.
Query	A way of requested selected information from a table. When you run a query, a selected set of records, called the Record set, appears. You can then edit or print the Record set.
Form	A screen display you can create to show selected fields from records. Forms allow you to enter, view, and edit data. You can use a form as an alternative to displaying data in rows and columns.
Report	A design for printed data. Reports can include lists and mailing labels as well as database reports. Reports can also perform math and calculate summaries.

The tables, queries, form, and reports that are created will be stored in a single file called a "database." Therefore, before creating any of the objects mentioned above, you must create a database to file your information. You can use either the Database Wizard or the Blank database option to create a new database. The Database Wizard easily guides you through this process.