How do you save a record in Access?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for instructions on how to save a record in Microsoft Access, with multiple options provided for where to find the save command.
Answer
Click Save in the Home tab's Records group, or press Shift+Enter.
To save a record in Microsoft Access, go to the Home tab, click Save in the Records group, or press Shift+Enter. Alternatively, Access saves automatically when you move to a different field, row, or close the form or datasheet.
Answer for screen readers
To save a record in Microsoft Access, go to the Home tab, click Save in the Records group, or press Shift+Enter. Alternatively, Access saves automatically when you move to a different field, row, or close the form or datasheet.
More Information
In Microsoft Access, records are also saved automatically when you navigate away from the record you're editing.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming changes are saved only when an explicit save command is used, but Access saves changes whenever the user navigates to another record.
Sources
- Ways to add, edit, and delete records - Support - support.microsoft.com
