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Add a primary key

Add a primary key to a table

Create a primary key to associate data between multiple tables.

  1. In the Navigation Pane, right click a table, and select Design View.

  2. Select the field or fields you want to use as the primary key.

  3. Select Design > Primary Key.

For more info, see Add or change a primary key.

Primary key and foreign key shown between two Access datasheets

Tools group on the Design tab

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