Is Microsoft Access only for Windows?

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However, there is only a PC version of Access. Unlike Word, Excel etc. There is no version of Access that works on a Mac, tablet, or smartphone. Also, you can't use Microsoft Access online in the way that they do for Word and Excel.

Does Access only work on Windows?

Available for Windows, Mac, Linux, and even Android.

What is Microsoft Access available on?

Microsoft Access is now included as part of Microsoft 365 Family or Personal, Microsoft 365 Apps for business and Microsoft 365 Business Standard subscriptions. How soon you'll see Access as part of your installation depends upon the Microsoft 365 update channel your admin designated for your subscription.

Is Microsoft Access on Mac?

Microsoft Access For Mac is not included in Microsoft Office for Mac and there is no version of Access for macOS. Microsoft Access is also not available to Mac users online via Office 365.

Does anyone still use Microsoft Access?

Now, coming back to the question, Access applications are still in use longer than 20 years and people are building newer, mission critical applications using Microsoft Access. Microsoft Access is still a viable tool for personal or small workgroup applications.

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