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Create a new database:

1. Open Access. Choose the Blank Database option on the initial dialog box and click OK.
   If Access is already open, click the Open button on the toolbar, press Ctrl-N or choose File>>New from the menu.
   Click the Database icon on the General tab and then click OK.
2. You see the File New Database dialog box. Name the database: Consulting.
3. Save it in the My Documents or Personal folder.
4. Click Create. Access will automatically add the .mdb extension to the file name you provide.
5. Close Access.