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Excel 2003 Step by Step Database Tutorial

By Ted French, About.com

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Entering Data Correctly

Enter the data correctly for a list

Enter the data correctly for a list

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Entering Data Correctly

Note: For help on these steps, refer to the image above.

The first step in creating an Excel database is to enter the data. When doing so, it is important to ensure that it is entered correctly.

Data errors, caused by incorrect data entry, are the source of many problems related to data management. If the data is entered correctly in the beginning, the program is more likely to give you back the results you want.

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