Adding or deleting database records

Adding records

To add a new record to a database:
1 If you're not already in Browse or List mode, choose Browse or List from the Layout menu.
2 Choose New Record from the Edit menu.
3 Enter data into the fields.

Tip: For records that will contain information similar to an existing record, you can avoid some retyping by selecting the record and choosing Duplicate Record from the Edit menu.

Deleting records

To permanently delete a record from a database:
1 If you're not already in Browse or List mode, choose Browse or List from the Layout menu.
2 Select one or more records to delete.
3 Choose Delete Record from the Edit menu.

Tip: To temporarily work with only a subset of records, you can find specific records or hide records.

Related topics

  Creating and working with database records
Moving through a database
Finding information in a database
Sorting database records
Defining or deleting database fields
Inserting or removing fields on a layout

 
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