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Microsoft Access - Class 1 - Part IX

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Guidelines for Primary Keys:

1) They should NEVER change
   
2) Make them long enough (or complex enough) to do the job
   
3) Once it’s used, it’s used!
   
4) Many times, it’s best if it’s meaningless (from a “systems” point of view).



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