Access - Ch 5 Flashcards
Set of constraints or rules that help control data entered into a field
Data Validation
Specifies a value that is automatically entered into a field when a new record is added
Default Value
Limits the data values a user can enter into a field
Validation Rule
Provides a custom error message when user enters incorrect data into field
Validation Text
Restricts data being put into a field by specifying the exact format of the data entry
Input Mask
Used to generate data restrictions for a field
Input Mask Wizard
Provides the user with a predefined list of values to choose from in a menu (drop down)
Lookup Field
Creates the menu of predefined values by asking you questions and using the answers to create an options list
Lookup Wizard
User provides the criterion at run time; enables you to create a generic query and generate results based on user’s response
Parameter Query