How does Access store data?

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In Access, all data is stored in tables, which puts tables at the heart of any database. You might already know that tables are organized into vertical columns and horizontal rows. In Access, rows and columns are referred to as records and fields.

How does Access save data?

In Access, instead of saving data changes, you save changes to the database design, or you save the whole database, data and all, with a new filename as a backup, or in a different format, such as an earlier Access file format, a database template, or a compiled database (a database where you can't change the design).

Where is Access database data stored?

When you create a new database, Microsoft Office Access automatically saves the database to the default folder on your computer's hard disk. You can either select a different location when you save a new database or choose a new default folder location in which all new databases are automatically saved.

How does MS Access table stored?

To store your data, you create one table for each type of information that you track. Types of information might include customer information, products, and order details. To bring the data from multiple tables together in a query, form, or report, you define relationships between the tables.

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