How to make a new database in Microsoft Access?

To all the computer geniuses out there, or just anyone who knows more about a computer than I do, I have a very basic question about how to make a new database in Microsoft Access. :)

When I open the program, I see this big gray area, and then to the right, there's a toolbar with "New File" at the very top, and then there's four different sections: *Open a file, *New, *New from existing file, and *New from template. Then in each section, there's different options. For example, in *New, there's Blank Data, Blank Data Access Page, etc.

Which button do you use to make a new database? And, how do you create a database using the Database Wizard?

Thanks so much everyone!

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I'm afraid that Dirty D is right. Developing a database in MS Access isn't like firing up MS Word and cranking out a document. You really need to begin with the basics of database design and go from there. I located a pretty comprehensive tutorial website at: http://www.functionx.com/access/.

The short answer to your question is that you click on "New" to create a new database. I've never used Database Wizard, but I presume that it helps you structure a simple database. That said, I'd still recommend that you at least check the above link to give you a better understanding of how Access works.

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You go to Barnes and Noble and pick up a Access Database book.
"New file" to create a new, blank database.

"New from template" to make one from a wizard and choose from an existing template like a Contact List or others.

Just click on each of them and check them out to see what's what, it won't cause any problems. If you're concerned save them to your desktop then delete them after you're done experimenting.
you need to click on "blank database".

Using the Database wizard may initially help you, however, you may be limited when trying to implement the database for the job intended.

As an example, you may create a database for your telephone and address book, however if you didn't capture all the fields in your first go-around, you may not be able to use the database to merge into a MSWord document.

Access is a very good program, but it does take some getting used to. The library may have some manuals that will help you get started.