How to Create a Query in MS Access

How to Create a Query in MS Access

A query is a way to select specific data from one or more tables in a database. In MS Access, you can create queries using the Query Wizard or Design view.

Using the Query Wizard

The Query Wizard is a quick and easy way to create a simple query. To use the Query Wizard, follow these steps:

In the Navigation Pane, right-click the table or tables that you want to query and select "Query Wizard."

In the New Query dialog box, select the type of query that you want to create and click OK.

In the Tables/Queries dialog box, select the tables that you want to include in the query and click Add.

Click Next.

In the Available Fields dialog box, select the fields that you want to include in the query and click Add.

To remove a field from the query, select it and click Remove.

To move a field up or down in the query, select it and use the arrow buttons.

When you are finished adding and removing fields, click Next.

In the Sort Order dialog box, select the field that you want to sort the query by and click Ascending or Descending.

To sort by multiple fields, select the first field and click Ascending or Descending. Then, click Add Another Sort. Repeat this step for each additional field that you want to sort by.

When you are finished sorting the query, click Next.

In the View/Run dialog box, select the option that you want to use to view or run the query and click Finish.

Using Design View

Design view gives you more control over the query that you create. To use Design view, follow these steps:

In the Navigation Pane, right-click the table or tables that you want to query and select "Design View."

In the Query Design window, the tables that you selected will appear in the upper pane.

To add a field to the query, drag it from the upper pane to the lower pane.

To remove a field from the query, select it in the lower pane and press the Delete key.

To sort the query, click in the Sort By column for the field that you want to sort by and select Ascending or Descending.

To filter the query, click in the Criteria row for the field that you want to filter by and enter the criteria.

When you are finished creating the query, click the Run button.

Tips for Creating Queries

When you are creating a query, it is important to think about what data you need to retrieve.

You can use the Query Wizard to quickly create a simple query.

If you need more control over the query that you create, you can use Design view.

To filter the query, enter criteria in the Criteria row for the field that you want to filter by.

To sort the query, select Ascending or Descending in the Sort By column for the field that you want to sort by.

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