How to Create a Blank Database in Access 2016

You can create a blank database either from the Welcome screen, or the File menu.

Here, I'll show you how to create a blank database using both methods; from the Welcome screen, then from the File menu.

From the Welcome Screen

The Welcome screen is the screen that is displayed when you first open Access.

1. Select a Blank Database

   Open Microsoft Access and click Blank desktop database from the Welcome screen.

2. Name the Database

   Name the database at the prompt, then click Create.

3. The Result

   A blank database is created. However, it does contain one table that is ready to be configured.

From the File Menu

If you already have Access open, you can create a blank database from the File menu.

1. Open the File Menu

   Click File in the top-left corner of Access.

2. Select a Blank Database

   Click New from the left menu.

   Click Blank desktop database to create a new database.

3. Name the Database

   Name the database at the prompt, then click Create.

4. The Result

   A blank database is created. As with the previous example, it contains one table that is ready to be configured.