What is a Database?

Databases are used to store and organize vast amounts of information. Microsoft Works has a database section to it's program. When you open the Microsoft Works program and click on Work Tools, then on Database, the database file will open. Microsoft Works also has templates set up to help you create a database file.

Opening the Database

1. Double click on the Microsoft Works icon to open the program.
2. Click on Work Tools and then on Database.
3. Click OK.
4. When the pop up box appears, it will look like this:

**Note**
We will explore this box further under "To create a new database".

Microsoft Works also has templates for a database (ex. recipes) under the task wizard tab, instead of the work tools tab.

Identifying the parts of the Database Window

After the fields are entered, we will see a screen similar to the one we are use to looking at: the title bar, tool bar, menu bar, scroll bars, etc.

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