Create queries to extract specific information from the database in MS Access

Create queries to extract specific information from the database in MS Access

In Microsoft Access, you can create queries to extract specific information from the database. Queries allow you to filter, sort, and manipulate data from one or more tables in your database. To create a query, you can use the "Query Design" view or the "Query Wizard".

The Query Design view allows you to manually create a query and specify the fields and criteria you want to include. To add fields to the query, you can select them from the tables in the "Show Table" dialog, and then drag them to the query design grid. You can then specify criteria for each field to determine which records will be included in the results.

The Query Wizard is a quicker way to create a query, as it guides you through the process of specifying the fields, criteria, and other options for the query. To use the Query Wizard, select the table or tables you want to base the query on, and then follow the steps in the wizard to specify the type of query you want to create.

Once you've created a query, you can run it to view the results. The results of the query can be displayed in a datasheet view or used as the basis for a form or report. You can also use the query as a source for another query, allowing you to build complex queries based on multiple tables. By using queries, you can extract specific information from your database and present it in a way that meets your specific needs.