Filtering Data in Microsoft Access Using Operators

Filtering Data in Microsoft Access Using Operators

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to filter data in Microsoft Access using operators.

Introduce the learning objective and explain its importance in the context of the lesson.

What do you already know about filtering data in Microsoft Access?

What is Filtering?

Filtering is the process of displaying a subset of data based on specified criteria.

Explain the concept of filtering and its relevance to managing data in Microsoft Access.

Filtering Data

In the Home tab, click on the 'Advanced' button in the Sort & Filter group, and select 'Filter by Form' or 'Filter by Selection'.

Demonstrate how to access the filtering options in Microsoft Access.

Filter by Form

Filter by Form allows you to create a query by selecting fields and entering search criteria.

Explain how Filter by Form works and show a demonstration.

Filter by Selection

Filter by Selection allows you to filter data by selecting a value in a field.

Explain how Filter by Selection works and show a demonstration.

Using Operators

Operators such as '=', '<', '>', '<=', '>=', '<>' can be used to filter data based on specific conditions.

Introduce the concept of operators and their importance in filtering data.

Examples of Operators

Example: To filter data where the 'Age' field is greater than 30, use the '>' operator and enter the value '30'.

Provide examples of how to use operators to filter data, and show a demonstration.

Common Operators

Common operators used in filtering data include '=', '<', '>', '<=', '>=', '<>', 'LIKE', 'BETWEEN', and 'IN'.

List and explain the most common operators used in filtering data, and provide examples of each.

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