Creating an Access 2010 Database from Scratch

By Mike Chapple, About.com Guide

In an earlier article, we reviewed the process for creating an Access database from a template. While this is certainly an agreeable, easy approach to building a database, there isn’t always a template available that meets your needs. In this article, we review the process for creating an Access database from scratch.

To begin, open Microsoft Access. The instructions and images in this article are for Microsoft Access 2010. If you're using Access 2007, see Creating an Access 2007 Database from Scratch

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• Getting Started
• Create a Blank Access Database
• Name Your Access 2010 Database
• Add Tables To Your Access Database
• Continue Building Your Access Database

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