How to Create Delete Query MS Access
- George Apostolov
How to Create Delete Query MS Access: step-by-step guide
Open MS Access and go to the table you want to delete records from.
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'.
Select 'Delete' from the 'Query Type' group. This changes the query into a DELETE query.
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'.
Confirm the action when prompted, as it will delete the data permanently.
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 create a delete query in MS Access, open your table, go to Create, and click Query Design. Add your table, select Delete under Query Type, and choose the asterisk in the Field row. Click Run, close the Navigation Pane, confirm the action, and click Yes to permanently delete all records.
About this tutorial
Permanently remove records from a table in the app by setting up a delete query and running it from the design grid. This guide shows how to create Delete Query MS Access in 11 steps, starting with "Open MS Access and go to the table you want to delete records from" 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 create Delete Query MS Access?
11 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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