Record selector symbols
From Microsoft Office Access 2003
Record selector symbols
To show the status of the current record in a form or datasheet, Microsoft 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. |
| You are not currently editing this record in a batch transaction; changes to this record aren't yet saved. (Microsoft Access project only). | |
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This record is locked by another user; you can't edit it (Microsoft Access database only). |
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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 (table Design view only). |