Stupid Question ?

[nood]

First let me just say that this is the first time I am using Microsoft Access and I have the 2010 version. I am in a computer class ( online ) and my first assignment is to create a database ( which I did ) of 8 people and then enter 1/2 of them in a form view and half in a layout view. I do not understand what this means or how to do this. Can someone please help ?? Thanks!!!

[Rawb]

Well, since this is basically homework, I won't go into as much detail as I normally would :P

Basically, the assignment is asking you to make a simple Form in access that lets you add users to your database.

Once you have that Form made, they want you to enter 4 users straight into the Table and then enter the other 4 users using the Form you made.

Assuming it's an entry-level course, the assignment is simply meant to show you some of the short-hand methods of setting up a small Access Database.

(hint: look for a way that has Access make the Form for you!)

[nood]

When you say form do you mean the list of people/ addresses,etc. That I created first. I usually am good with picking these things up but I'm not to sure on some of the term. Could you explain what form and layout views are??

[Rawb]

Any Form or Report has two possible "Views".

Layout View - How the Form will appear when you're using it. In this view you can't make any changes to the appearance or design of the Form.

Design View - This is the way you will see it when you're making a Form or changing it. When in Design View, you will not be able to use the Form to enter data into your database.

If you already have a Form made up, then the rest of your assignment is fairly simple:

• Open the Table directly and enter half of the users straight into it.
• When you're done, close the Table and open the Form. Enter the remaining users using your Form.