Comparing data by viewing in List mode

List mode displays fields in a compact, columnar layout that resembles a spreadsheet, so that you can easily compare the data in records. You can enter and edit data and sort, find, or match records in List mode.

To view a database in list format:
Choose List from the Layout menu.

To change the text formatting of a row or column:
Select a row or column, then format the text.

To change the data formatting of a column:
Double-click the column heading and select the date, time, or number formatting option you want.

To resize a row or column:
Position the pointer over the right edge of a column heading so that the pointer changes to this double arrow:
Then drag the column border to a new position.

To move a column:
Position the pointer over the column heading so that the pointer changes to this double arrow:
Then drag the column to a new position.

Related topic

  Creating and working with database records

 
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