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Access Tip -  Record selector symbols

To show the status of the current record in a form or datasheet, Access displays the following symbols in the current record selector  

Symbol

Meaning

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This is the current record; the record has been saved as it appears.

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You are editing this record; changes to the record aren't yet saved.

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You are not currently editing this record in a batch transaction; changes to this record aren't yet saved.

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This record is locked by another user; you can't edit it

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This is a new record that you can enter information in.

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This field is the primary key field and contains unique data to identify the record  

 

 

 
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