Templates are a great way to jumpstart your database creation journey. In Microsoft 2010, you can locate Access database templates by using two methods:

Method One: This works as long as you have an internet connection

1. Click the File tab on the ribbon.
2. Select New.
3. Click the category containing the access databases.
4. Click a database
5. In the right panel, type a name for the database.
6. If necessary, change the location for the brown file folder if you want to change the default file location.
7. Click Download to view the selected access database template.

Method Two:

1. Go to the Microsoft Templates site and view the available access database templates: Microsoft Access 2010 Database Templates

Use this  Wedding Planner Access Database  to plan your wedding efficiently. This wedding planning access database will let you itemize your guest list, action task, events, gifts, and estimates all in one location. Why get frustrated when you can use this Wedding Planner Access Database to get on track!

Notice the detailed guest list form  let you enter the first and last names. Use the detailed version of this form to enter the address, category, and contact information for each and every guest in this Wedding Planning Access Database.

The action list let you plan all of the details of the wedding in minute detail. You can set the action or task priority and level of completion. Download this Wedding Planning Database by clicking the image or this link: Wedding Planning Database.

Teachers and professors can now keep track of their student’s crucial information using this free Microsoft access student database. This student access database lets you keep organize the following information about your students:

Manage your time more effectively using this task management Access database. This task management database is complete with tables, queries, forms and reports that you use organize your upcoming tasks. Download this Task Management Access Database by clicking any image or this link: Task Management Database.

There are four tables included in this task management access database. The tables are linked to forms to assist with easy data entry. Below is an example of the contact form that you can use to add details of the contacts included in your task management access database. Lastly, this task management database contains reports, macros, and modules to automate and review your data entered in the database.

Download this task management database by clicking any image or this link: Access task management database.

Learning to use Access can be intimidating if you don’t know where to start or how they can be helpful to your work or personal project. I ran across this article that has a helpful video that explains Microsoft Access Databases and there uses.

An Introduction To Microsoft Access

Article Source: What Are Access Databases?

So what’s an Access Database?

A database is a collection of information that has been organised so that the information is easy to access and display in different ways. Take a look at this great video tutorial as an introduction to what Microsoft Access is all about.

Databases are used everywhere: at work, in the home, in schools, and leisure facilities. Examples of a database would be a telephone directory, a mailing catalogue, or even a CD music library – you get the idea!

Within Microsoft Access, a database simply refers to a collection of different data sets known as Tables which are potentially related and therefore joined together increasing data flexibility.

The process of relating and joining tables together is what makes Access a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) and on the whole provides more flexible reporting and functionality within this application.

The next part will be learning the components of Microsoft Access which includes; Tables, Queries, Forms, Reports and Macros. This website offers articles, blog posts and eBooks to help you master an Microsoft Access Database the easy way!

 

1. Review the table design of the database template. Write down the field names and compare them to your Excel spreadsheet. If applicable, adjust either the Access fields or your Excel spreadsheet columns prior to the import.
2. Use the Import Excel feature on the ribbon to start the import process. Browse your computer and locate the spreadsheet. Select the spreadsheet and complete the import wizard.
3. Review the data once the import is complete and save your changes.

Review The Relationships

1. Access the database tools and analyze the default relationships. This will give you insight on how the tables are related and how to modify the table’s to your project needs.
2. If necessary, save and print the database relationships so you can use them a guide as you update the database template.

1. Review the default forms in design view.
2. Update any default images with your own image or company logo.
3. Save your changes so you can utilize this form in your updated access database template.

1. Review the default queries by right clicking on the query in design view.
2. Review the query fields and criteria. If necessary, adjust the table fields to reflect your imported data.
3. Review the criteria and make appropriate adjustments. These may include criterion that is more appropriate for your data or transforming the query to a parameter query. The options are nearly endless!
4. Run the query to ensure it works properly and displays the results you are trying to achieve.
5. Save your change to ensure this query will be available for future uses.

1. Run the default reports to see how the results are displayed.
2. Review the report in design view and make appropriate changes for your data. This may include formatting and/or design changes. Formatting changes may include adjusting the page width, page margins, column widths, and row heights. Design changes may include selecting a different color theme, report sort order, or report group order.
3.  Save any changes that are applicable and relevant to your project.