Mastering MS Access: How to Create Tables and Write Custom SQL Queries Why I Still Use SQL in Microsoft Access When I first started working with databases, I realized that while MS Access has a "point-and-click" interface, it is much more powerful when you write the code yourself. In my latest project, I found that using raw SQL queries is faster and more reliable than the standard query builder. I’ve recorded a full video tutorial showing my process, but in this post, I want to break down the logic behind creating tables and the SQL syntax you need to know. You can watch the video tutorial here: Step 1: Planning the Table Structure Before I touch the SQL view, I always define my table relationships. For this tutorial, we are using a Sales demo Database example. My Pro-Tip: Always use a Primary Key with the AutoNumber type. It prevents duplicate records and makes your SQL Joins much easier later on. Here is h ow to create a table. Click on Create tab Click on Ta...
Mastering MS Access: How to Create Tables and Write Custom SQL Queries Why I Still Use SQL in Microsoft Access When I first started working with databases, I realized that while MS Access has a "point-and-click" interface, it is much more powerful when you write the code yourself. In my latest project, I found that using raw SQL queries is faster and more reliable than the standard query builder. I’ve recorded a full video tutorial showing my process, but in this post, I want to break down the logic behind creating tables and the SQL syntax you need to know. You can watch the video tutorial here: Step 1: Planning the Table Structure Before I touch the SQL view, I always define my table relationships. For this tutorial, we are using a Sales demo Database example. My Pro-Tip: Always use a Primary Key with the AutoNumber type. It prevents duplicate records and makes your SQL Joins much easier later on. Here is h ow to create a table. Click on Create tab Click on Ta...