Microsoft Access 7706368 User Manual

Quick Start Guide

Microsoft Access 2013 looks different from previous versions, so we created
this guide to help you minimize the learning curve.

Change the screen size or close a database

Click the Access icon to resize or move the screen or to close
the database.

File management

Open, close, print, share, save as
previous versions, as a template,
and encrypt or compact and
repair the database.

Filter objects

Type a keyword into the Search

box to lter objects in the

database.

Status bar

Displays information about the
current view.

Use Controls from the Quick Access Toolbar

You can quickly add or change controls on a form or report by clicking the tools icon when the
form or report is open in Design or Layout view.

Dialog box launchers

If you see this icon
next to any group of
ribbon commands, you
can click it to see a box
with more options.

Get help

Click the question mark to nd help

content.

Hide the ribbon

Click the up-arrow to hide the
Ribbon but keep the tabs in view.

Open a dialog box launcher

Click it to use the additional
available features for the group.

Views buttons

Click on icons to switch between
available views for the current

object.

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Where did the Back Up

Account tab?

Click File > Account in Access 2013 to manage your user information, change the
background or theme, view and add available web services, display information about

your Ofce products, and manage your product subscriptions.

option go?

It’s always a good idea to back up your important data. To do this in Access 2013,
click File > Save As. Then, under Save Database As > Advanced, click Back Up

Database.