To select

Click

Data in a field

Where you want to start selecting and drag across the data.

An entire field

The left edge of the field in a datasheet, where the pointer changes into .

Adjacent fields

The left edge of a field and drag to extend the selection.

A column

The field selector (A small box or bar that you click to select an entire column in a datasheet.).

Adjacent columns

The field name at the top of the column and then drag to extend the selection.

A record

The record selector (A small box or bar to the left of a record that you can click to select the entire record in Datasheet view and Form view.).

Multiple records

The record selector of the first record, and then drag to extend the selection.

All records

Select All Records on the Edit menu.