posted at 09/15/09 - 04:29 PM
Many who use SQL wonder how to find the interface within Microsoft Access that executes SQL script.
Following are instructions on how to locate this interface (SQL: View): in Microsoft Access 2007
1. After launching Microsoft Access, either select "more" to open an existing database or click "Blank Database" to create a New database. If you are creating a new database, type a name (any name is fine) for your database in the “File Name” box. Next, click the “Create” button.
Note: If you are selecting an existing database (i.e the downloaded course database), browse (locate where you saved the database on your computer) for the database after you click "more".
2. Once Access opens, Click “Create” from the menu running across the top of the screen.
3. Next, Click the “Query Design” button.
4. You'll see a “Show Table” dialog box. Click close on this dialog box without selecting any tables.
5. Select the “SQL View” or “SQL” button near the top left of the screen.
6. Use the "SQL View" or “SQL” button to select “SQL View”. (Click the down arrow located on this button to locate “SQL View”).
7. Type your SQL commands in this view (SQL View).
To run a command, click the "Run" button.