Apple AppleWorks 5 : Mac OS - Manual (Page 188)

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Part 6: Close the database
Note You may want to save your example database and use it to practice
other database operations described in this chapter and in onscreen Help. For
example, you could try adding different field types, changing the layout of
the fields, and searching for specific records.
To save your database before closing it, click on the Default button bar,
or choose Save from the File menu, type a name for the document (choose a
different folder, if necessary), and then click Save.
To close the database document, choose Close from the File menu.
Designing a database
Before you create a database, it’s a good idea to plan your database design
on paper, to reduce the time and effort of redesigning. When planning your
database, decide:
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what you want the database to accomplish
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which fields the database will contain and the type of data they’ll hold
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what each record in the database will represent (for example, an employee
or an invoice)
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how the database can help you work more efficiently, by using options
such as formulas and automatic data entry
* Choose Index from the or Help menu and scroll to the entry. Then choose a topic from
the list and click Go To Topic.
In the Help index, * see:
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planning databases
Identify fields that are
automatic entries or the
results of calculations
List the fields each record
will hold