How do I create a database on Word?

[Guest]

I've been trying for several hours to learn how to set up a database with my
word program. The Microsoft Office I purchased does not have Access. I have
set up a database on Mac before. But I cannot find my way on this PC. I
know with a few suggestions I would be on my way. Thanks for your help.
Donna

 

[Anne Troy]

Just create a table, Donna. Row 1 is headings, row 2 is your first record.
See:
http://www.officearticles.com/word/create_raffle_or_event_tickets_in_microsoft_word.htm
That's a VERY simplified sample. Yours will likely have many more columns.
Don't worry about the paper size of the data source, because you can always
use mail merge to put the data into a better paper size. For instance, I've
often seen people with data sources "running off the page". Just make the
width of the page layout wider (like make it legal landscape) if you're
running out of room.
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Hope it helps!
Anne Troy
www.OfficeArticles.com

 

[Guest]

Of course Access is the best solution, but if you can't get that, then I
would recommend using Excel spreadsheets to hold the data rather than Word
tables. You can then use mailmerge to import data into documents, or embed
portions of the spreadsheet into docs.