Appleworks Database

 

 

Double click on Appleworks

Select Database and click OK

 

Type in a field name

Select the Field Type (text, number, etc.)

Click Create

Repeat until all fields are created

Click Done

 

When it comes up, it’s in the Browse view

Can change view to browse, find, layout, or list by clicking on the Layout menu

 

Type the information for your first record

Click Edit and select New Record

Continue this process until all information is entered

 

When you finish entering all of your information, you will be able to see how many records you have

by looking at the left hand side of your screen.

 

To sort records:

Click Organize and select Sort Records

Click on the field you want to sort by

Click Move

That field should pop to the other side

Click OK

 

Now your records should be sorted according to the field you selected

 

To edit fields:  Click Layout and select Define Fields

 

To make a “fancy” recording sheet:

Click Layout and select layout

Drag body tab to the bottom of the page

Move text toward the middle of the page

Use the rectangle tool to draw a box at the top of the page

Use the text tool to draw a text box

Type a title for your recording sheet

You can add background color by clicking on the paint bucket and selecting a color

You can also change the color of your text

Bring in pictures by clicking File, selecting Library and clicking on a category

Click Layout and select Browse when you are ready to enter data on this page