Record selector symbols

Microsoft Office Access 2003

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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
Button image This is the current record; the record has been saved as it appears.
Button image You are editing this record; changes to the record aren't yet saved.
Button image You are not currently editing this record in a batch transaction; changes to this record aren't yet saved. (Microsoft Access project only).
Button image This record is locked by another user; you can't edit it (Microsoft Access database only).
Button image This is a new record that you can enter information in.
Button image This field is the primary key field and contains unique data to identify the record (table Design view only).