The article explains why the users should avoid using calculated fields in the database and instead use Queries.
MS Access allows its users to create calculated columns (field type) in the table design to perform various calculations, but more often it breaks the rules of normalization. It is therefore recommended to use Queries instead of calculated fields. This article will elaborate this point in detail.
Calculated Fields in MS Access
Calculated fields are integral part of the...
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So as to ensure that data backups are effective, it is highly recommended to test and verify data backups at a regular interval. Many users are confused about how often they should test data backups. This article will discuss about this issue in detail.
When it comes to making efforts to avoid data loss, undoubtedly, one of the most effective solutions is to make periodical data backups. In this way, the future data recovery will be pretty simple. For instance, when a PST file gets...
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IsVisible and HideDuplicate property allow the user to hide the duplicate and repetitive fields in Microsoft Access but there is a small difference between the two. The article sums up the functioning of these two properties.
MS Access is one of the reliable solution for managing databases in small and midsized firms. A common problem faced by users of Access databases is the unnecessary repetition of records in text fields. It can however be dealt with IsVisible property. The Duplicate...
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