Quick Start Guide
Microsoft Access 2013 looks different from previous versions, so we created this guide to help you minimize the learning curve.
Change the screen size or close a database
Click the Access icon to resize or move the screen or to close the database.
File management
Open, close, print, share, save as previous versions, as a template, and encrypt or compact and repair the database.
Filter objects
Type a keyword into the Search box to filter objects in the database.
Status bar
Displays information about the current view.
Use Controls from the Quick Access Toolbar
You can quickly add or change controls on a form or report by clicking the tools icon when the form or report is open in Design or Layout view.
Dialog box launchers
If you see this icon 
next to any group of ribbon commands, you can click it to see a box with more options.
Get help
Click the question mark to find help content.
Hide the ribbon
Click the
Open a dialog box launcher
Click it to use the additional available features for the group.
Views buttons
Click on icons to switch between available views for the current object.
