Create a database by using a template that is included with Access 2010

  1. Start Access 2010.
  2. On the New tab of Microsoft Office Backstage view, click Sample Templates.
  3. Under Available Templates, click the template that you want to use.
  4. In the File Name box, type a file name.
  5. Optionally, click the folder icon next to the File Name box to browse to a location where you want to create the database. If you don't indicate a specific location, Access creates the database in the default location that is displayed below the File Name box.
  6. Click Create.

Access creates the database and opens it for use.

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Sample Database For Microsoft Access

Create a database by using a template from Office.com

Access Database Worksheets To Practice

If you are connected to the Internet, you can browse or search for templates on Office.com from within Microsoft Office Backstage view. Use the following procedure:

Microsoft Access Practice Database

  1. Start Access 2010.
  2. On the New tab of Backstage view, do one of the following:
  3. When you find a template that you want to try, click it to select it.
  4. In the File Name box, type a file name.
  5. Optionally, click the folder icon next to the File Name box to browse to a location where you want to create the database. If you don't indicate a specific location, Access creates the database in the default location that is displayed below the File Name box.
  6. Click Download.

Sample Database Microsoft Access 2013

Get started using your new database

Depending on the template that you used, you might need to do one or more of the following to get started with the new database:

Next steps

The five Access Web database templates each feature a Getting Started page that contains links to videos that give you a quick overview of how to use and change the template. You can also click other links on the Getting Started page and search the Access Help system to learn more.

If you don't find a template that meets your needs, you can easily create a new database from scratch. Use the following links to get started: