DatabasesBy Danny, Tom and Sniz

What is a Database?

• Dictionary Definition – A database is a structured set of data held in a computer or online.

• Wiki Definition – A database is organised collection of data.

• Databases are a method of storing data like Microsoft excel or Microsoft access. They use a system of tables and coeloms and rows.

Database Information

• Access allows you to control of your data, where as on excel you have less control.

• Access can be used in schools, hospitals and anywhere else that needs to keep lots of information on people, equipment or money.

• If you enter a query it can help you find specific information, however excel does not include this feature.

How to do a Query

• First you press Create• Then click Query Design• Next drag the appropriate things into the top boxes• Then you should have your query

How to make a Report

• First create the query• Then click the report button along the top row• Then go onto page setup and change it to landscape• Then edit the colours and the design to your pleasing