Opening an Existing Database To open an existing database
On the taskbar, click the Start button, point to All Programs and then Microsoft Office, and click Microsoft Office Access 2003.
Click the Open button on the toolbar, navigate to the folder that contains the database you want to open, and double-click the file name.
If necessary, click Open to acknowledge the safety warning.
Exploring Tables To view details about objects listed in the database window
Exploring Tables To view a table
On the Objects bar, click Tables.
Double-click the table you want to open in Datasheet view.
To switch to Design view, click the View button on the toolbar.
Exploring Queries To view a query
On the Objects bar, click Query.
Double-click the query you want to open.
To switch to Design view, click the View button on the toolbar.
Exploring Forms To open a form
On the Objects bar, click Forms.
Double-click the form you want to open.
To switch to Design view, click the View button on the toolbar.
Exploring Forms To display the Toolbox
Exploring Reports To open a report
On the Objects bar, click Report.
Double-click the report you want to open.
To switch to Design view, click the View button on the toolbar.
Previewing and Printing Access Objects To preview an object
Previewing and Printing Access Objects To print an object