Unique Values v Unique Records in Access Queries

In this Microsoft Access tutorial I will show you how to use the DISTINCT and DISTINCTROW options in queries to get unique values versus unique records, explain the difference between them, and show you practical examples of when to use each, including how they behave when joining multiple tables.

Sabrina from Columbus, Ohio (a Platinum Member) asks: I see Unique Values and Unique Records in the query property sheet. What's the difference between them, and when should I use one over the other?

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Prerequisites

• SQL with Access
• Aggregate Query

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