a query that prompts you for specific data to search for (and limit the query to)

a query that when run displays its own dialog box prompting you for information, such as criteria for retrieving records or a value you want to insert in a field

a query that when run prompts the user for information, such as criteria for retrieving records or a value to insert in a field

a type of select query that allows you to specify search criteria at run time

a type of select query that asks you to input the criteria you want used to extract data

A query which is flexible and will prompt you to enter selection criteria every time the query is used.