{"id":13119,"date":"2024-03-15T01:56:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T01:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.silicloud.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-duplicate-items-from-an-access-query\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T11:39:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T11:39:38","slug":"how-to-remove-duplicate-items-from-an-access-query","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silicloud.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-duplicate-items-from-an-access-query\/","title":{"rendered":"Remove Duplicates in Access Query: Easy Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

To remove duplicates in Access, you can use the DISTINCT keyword or utilize query tools.<\/p>\n

Option 1: Utilize the DISTINCT keyword.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Open the Access database and select the table you want to query.<\/li>\n
  2. In the design view of the query, select the fields to be queried.<\/li>\n
  3. In the “Properties” pane of the query design view, choose “Yes” for the “Unique Values” property.<\/li>\n
  4. Run the query to retrieve only one unique record.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Option 2: Utilize a search tool.<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Open the Access database and choose the table you want to query.<\/li>\n
    2. Select “Query Design” in the “Create” tab.<\/li>\n
    3. Add the fields you want to query to the “Fields” area in the query design view.<\/li>\n
    4. Select the “Design” tab on the toolbar, and then choose the “Remove Duplicates” tool.<\/li>\n
    5. Run the query to only retrieve a single record.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      These methods can all help you remove duplicate items in Access queries. The specific method you choose will depend on your needs and personal preferences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      To remove duplicates in Access, you can use the DISTINCT keyword or utilize query tools. Option 1: Utilize the DISTINCT keyword. Open the Access database and select the table you want to query. In the design view of the query, select the fields to be queried. 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