How to Create and Save an Access Database

This articles will demonstrate how to create a basic database using Microsoft Access.

1. Open Microsoft Access.
   
   
2. Click File » New » Select Blank Database.
   
   
   
   
   
3. In the bottom right, input the name of the database and click Create.
   
   
    
   
   
4. Click File and Save Database As.
   
   
   
   
5. Select the file location and save the database.
   
   If a window appears asking to close all open databases, click Yes to complete the save.