Whats new in Access 2013 In a word, apps. An Access web app is a new type of database that you build in Access, then use and share with others as a SharePoint app in a web browser. To build an app, you just select the type of data you want to track (contacts, tasks, projects, and so on). Access creates the database structure, complete with views that let you add and edit data. Navigation and basic commands are built-in, so you can start using your app right away.
PRO TIP: To learn how you can get started creating an Access 2013 app or desktop database quickly, see Basic tasks for an Access app or Basic tasks for an Access 2013 desktop database.
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Access 2013 lets you create custom apps fast without being a developer. An Access web app is a new type of database that you build in Access, then use and share with others as a SharePoint app in a web browser. To build an app, you just select the type of data you want to track (contacts, tasks, projects, and so on). Access creates the database structure, complete with views that let you add and edit data. Navigation and basic commands are built-in, so you can start using your app right away. Using your SharePoint server or Office 365 site as a host, you'll be able to build a polished, browser-based database app. Under the hood, Access apps use SQL Server to provide the best performance and data integrity.
To run Microsoft Access 2013, you will need to be using Windows 7 or later on your PC. On a server, you will need Windows Server 2008 R2 or later.
To run Office 2013 programs like Microsoft Access, the system requirements include: