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Spotlight on Databases
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Computer Science
7th Grade
04/12/2010

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Cell –
Definition
individual box in a table in which a column and a row meet
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Database program –
Definition
software that contains information organized into categories for easy retrieval.
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Drop-down list box –
Definition
an item in a table or form that allows the user to click a down-arrow and choose a specific piece of data from a list
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Ellipsis –
Definition
a series of three dots (periods) that indicate there is more information to come
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Fields –
Definition
the categorized data in a record
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Filter –
Definition
a temporary process of separating information from a database that matches defined criteria
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Form –
Definition
an object that is primarily used to enter or display one record at a time in a database
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Grouping level –
Definition
a setting that displays a report grouped by common field entries
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Input mask –
Definition
a template that uses display characters to control how data is entered in a field
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Query –
Definition
the process of separating information from a database that matches defined criteria where the results can be saved for further editing
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Quick Access Toolbar –
Definition
mini toolbar found at the left side of the Title Bar containing short-cuts for common tasks
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Records –
Definition
all of the information related to a single entry in a database
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Report –
Definition
an attractive way to display data from a table or query
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Ribbon –
Definition
row of tools and buttons found at the top of the screen that perform various formatting tasks
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Scroll bar –
Definition
the sliding bar found along the right side of the screen that allows you to see the remainder of a database
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Table –
Definition
a method of displaying and editing a database that looks very similar to a spreadsheet with columns and rows
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Title Bar –
Definition
the bar that runs across the top of the screen that lists the name of the database as well as the name of the program
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