Create a Calculated Field in Access – Instructions

A picture that shows how to create a calculated field in Access in query design view.
Overview of Creating a Calculated Field in Access             You can easily create a calculated field in Access queries. A calculated field is a field that derives its value by performing a function on values from other table fields. It can also calculate values entered by hand. The field’s data only appears for the duration
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Combo Box Controls in Access- Instructions

A picture of the “Combo Box Wizard” used to create combo box controls in Access.
Overview of How to Create Combo Box Controls in Access             Combo box controls in Access allow you to create drop-down menus. These let users select a choice to make an entry within a field. The choices available in the combo box menu can come from different sources. You can use a table or query,
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Add Records to a Table in Datasheet View in Access- Instructions

A picture showing how to add records to a table in datasheet view in Access.
Overview of How to Add Records to a Table in Datasheet View in Access             You can easily add records to a table in datasheet view in Access. In datasheet view in Microsoft Access, there is a blank row at the bottom of the table. This row also contains an
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Charts in Access – Instructions and Video Lesson

A picture of the “Chart Wizard” that you use to create charts in Access.
Overview of How to Create Charts in Access             You can create charts in Access in two different ways if using Access 2019 or Access for Microsoft 365. You can insert new modern charts into your reports in Access or use the older Microsoft Graph chart controls. These are still available for backward-compatibility in Access
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Create Columns in Word – Instructions and Video Lesson

Create Columns in Word - Instructions and Video Lesson: A picture of a user adding columns to a Word document by using the “Columns” dialog box.
Create Columns in Word: Overview             You may need to create columns in Word for documents that need them, like a newsletter. This is helpful for separating text vertically. When you create columns in Word, the text flows from one column to the next on the same page. Also note that you can add columns
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Insert Equations in Word – Instructions and Video Lesson

Insert Equations in Word - Instructions: A picture that shows how to insert a preset equation into a Word document.
Insert Equations in Word: Overview            This lesson shows you how to insert equations in Word within a document. This lesson covers inserting a preset equation and also manually entering an equation.             To insert equations in Word from one of the preset equations, first place your cursor at the insertion
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Create Headers and Footers in Excel – Instructions

Create Headers and Footers in Excel - Instructions: A picture of the “Header” dialog box you can open from the “Page Setup” dialog box in Excel.
Create Headers and Footers in Excel: Overview How to Create Headers and Footers in Excel             To create headers and footers in Excel, open the “Page Setup” dialog box. To do this, click the “Page Layout” tab in the Ribbon. Then click the “Page Setup” dialog box button in the lower-right corner of the “Page
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Create a New Group in Outlook – Instructions

Create a New Group in Outlook - Instructions: A picture of a user creating a new group within the “Create Group” window in Outlook.
Create a New Group in Outlook: Overview             To create a new Group in Outlook, right-click the word “Groups” in the Folder Pane of Outlook. Then select the “New Group” command from the pop-up menu that appears. Alternatively, click the “New Items” drop-down in the “New” button group on the “Home” tab of the Ribbon
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