Access+or+Excel

Differences:

 * Excel-**

This program is considered spreadsheet software, for novice users Excel is used to track basic information such as employee schedules, names, phone numbers, and simple calculation inputs.
 * //Excel-//** is an excellent tool for performing mass calculations and analyzing data on a large scale. By knowing how to create versatile formulas, utilizing Pivot Tables, and other features such as data validation and macros, Excel can accomplish almost any task.


 * __Access -__**

This program is considered a relational database which means that data functions both independently and interdependently by using tables to allow the database user to combine data from multiple sources and analyze and or report information in almost limitless ways.


 * //Access-//** can store tons of data in different forms and yet still be intertwined for easy referencing and analyzing. Other types of relational databases are sites that reference keywords and display articles.


 * At their best:**


 * //Excel-//** functions best with calculations.

However, if you plan to store additional information such as personal information, hobbies, job information, gift buying history, networking details, in which may apply to more than one contact your best bet is Access.
 * //Access-//** works best at storing great amounts of information that have relational fields so you can easily reference the data and keep it maintained. For example, if your storing peoples name, address, and phone number it might be best to just list it on Excel.

There you go guys i hope my information was again helpful

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