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What data type is used for storing monetary values in Access?
What data type is used for storing monetary values in Access?
Which data type is suitable for storing long blocks of text and text with formatting in Access?
Which data type is suitable for storing long blocks of text and text with formatting in Access?
In Access, which data type should be used for storing digital photos that allow multiple files to be attached per record?
In Access, which data type should be used for storing digital photos that allow multiple files to be attached per record?
What data type is automatically generated for each record in Access?
What data type is automatically generated for each record in Access?
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Which data type in Access allows you to attach OLE objects like Word documents?
Which data type in Access allows you to attach OLE objects like Word documents?
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What kind of values does the Yes/No data type in Access store?
What kind of values does the Yes/No data type in Access store?
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Which data type in Access should be chosen when creating a field that displays a list of values retrieved from a table or query?
Which data type in Access should be chosen when creating a field that displays a list of values retrieved from a table or query?
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What is the purpose of the Attachment data type in Access?
What is the purpose of the Attachment data type in Access?
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Study Notes
Access Data Types
- There are 10 data types in Access: Attachment, AutoNumber, Currency, Date/Time, Hyperlink, Memo, Number, OLE Object, Text, and Yes/No.
Attachment Data Type
- Stores files, such as digital photos, and allows multiple files to be attached per record.
- Not available in earlier versions of Access.
AutoNumber Data Type
- Automatically generates numbers for each record.
Currency Data Type
- Stores monetary values.
Date/Time Data Type
- Stores dates and times.
Hyperlink Data Type
- Stores hyperlinks, such as e-mail addresses.
Memo Data Type
- Stores long blocks of text and text that uses text formatting.
- A typical use case is a detailed product description.
Number Data Type
- Stores numeric values, such as distances.
- Note that there is a separate data type for currency.
OLE Object Data Type
- Stores OLE objects, such as Word documents.
Text Data Type
- Stores short, alphanumeric values, such as a last name or a street address.
Yes/No Data Type
- Stores boolean values.
Lookup Fields
- Allows you to create a Lookup field that displays a list of values retrieved from a table or query, or a static set of values.
- The data type of a Lookup field is either Text or Number, depending on the choices made in the Lookup Wizard.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the ten different data types available in Microsoft Access, including Attachment Files, AutoNumber, Currency, Date/Time, Hyperlink, and Memo. Learn about the characteristics and uses of each data type in Access.
