Change the type of join between tables in a query

1. In the Tables pane, double-click the join line between the tables.
2. In the Join dialog box, select an operator that Microsoft Query will use to compare the data in the joined fields by clicking the operator you want on the Operator pop-up menu.
3. Do one of the following:
   • To create an inner join that uses only records in both tables, click option 1 under Join Type.
   • To create an outer join that uses all of the records from the table on the left, click option 2 under Join Type. You must select the = operator to create outer joins.
   • To create an outer join that uses all of the records from the table on the right, click option 3 under Join Type.

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