Access 2007
Entering and Editing Data in Tables
Adding and editing data in tables
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Adding records to tables
When you enter records into your table, you are populating the database. In Access 2007, you can do this a few different ways.
To add records in the new record row:
- Click the record row with the asterisk that appears at the bottom of the table.
New Record Row - Type the data into the appropriate fields.
- Hit Enter or the Tab key to move to the next field.
To add records with the New Record navigation button:
- Click the New Record button in the navigation bar. The navigation bar is located in the bottom-left corner of the open object pane.
New Record Navigation Button - Type the data into the appropriate fields.
- Hit Enter or the Tab key to move to the next field.
To add records with the New Record command:
- Click the New Record command in the Records group in the Ribbon.
New Record Command - Type the data into the appropriate fields.
- Hit the Enter or the Tab key to move to the next field.
