How to Create One to Many Relationship in Microsoft Access
- George Apostolov
How to Create One to Many Relationship in Microsoft Access: step-by-step guide
Go to the 'Database Tools' tab.
Click 'Relationships'.
Select the tables you want to add and click 'Add Selected Tables'.
Drag the 'EmployeeID' field from the 'Employees' table to the 'EmployeeID' field in the 'Payrolls' table.
In the 'Edit Relationships' dialog box, ensure Enforce Referential Integrity is checked.
Click 'OK' to create.
Click 'Save' in the Relationships window.
Quick answer: To create a one-to-many relationship in Microsoft Access, go to the Database Tools tab, click Relationships, and add your tables. Drag the EmployeeID field from Employees to Payrolls, check Enforce Referential Integrity in the Edit Relationships dialog box, click OK, and save.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Establish a one-to-many table relationship in Microsoft Access by linking fields, enforcing referential integrity, and saving changes. This guide shows how to create One to Many Relationship in Microsoft Access in 7 steps, starting with "Go to the 'Database Tools' tab" and finishing with "Click 'Save' in the Relationships window". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft 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 One to Many Relationship in Microsoft Access?
7 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 Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft. Related guides: How to Create QR Code in Microsoft Excel, How to Create Shared Excel File in Microsoft Teams and How to Cross Out the Text in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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