How to Clear Table Data in MS Access
- George Apostolov
How to Clear Table Data in MS Access: step-by-step guide
Open your Access database.
Go to the 'Create' tab in the Ribbon.
Click on 'Query Design'.
Add the table from which you want to delete data by clicking 'Add Selected Tables'.
In the 'Design View', click on the 'Delete' button in the Ribbon.
In the 'Query Design grid', under the 'Field' row, select the asterisk icon.
Click 'Run', the red exclamation mark on the Ribbon.
Go to the 'Navigation Pane' and click 'Close'.
Under 'Queries' select the Query you want to clear.
Click 'Run' to execute the query. You’ll be asked to confirm the deletion.
Click 'Yes' to delete all records in the table.
That's it! By using any of these methods it will permanently delete the data in the table.
Quick answer: To clear table data in MS Access, open your database, create a query in Query Design, add the table, select the Delete button, choose the asterisk icon in the grid, and run the query. Alternatively, close the design, select the query in the Navigation Pane, run it, and confirm the deletion.
About this tutorial
Permanently erase all records from a database table using the app by creating and running a delete query. This guide shows how to clear Table Data in MS Access in 12 steps, starting with "Open your Access database" and finishing with "That's it! By using any of these methods it will permanently delete the data in the table". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real product interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to clear Table Data in MS Access?
12 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
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