How to create a table in a database using phpMyAdmin:
Step 1: Log in to phpMyAdmin and make sure you are on the main screen.
Step 2: Select the database in which you want to create a new table from the blue section on the left panel. Click on the database name.
Step 3: In the right-hand window, you'll see a panel to create a new table. It starts by asking for a name for the new table. Enter a name for your table in the provided blank box.
Step 4: In the next box, specify the number of fields (columns) your new table will have. Once you've entered the number of fields, click the "Go" button.
Step 5: Now, a new set of boxes will open. These are where you define the details for each field within your new table.
- In the first column, enter the name of the field.
- In the second column, select the data type for the field, such as integer, decimal, text, etc.
- In the third column, specify the length of the entry (the maximum number of characters allowed).
Step 6: Optionally, you can designate a field as the Primary Key. This is typically used for an auto-incrementing ID field. To set a field as the Primary Key, find the "Extra" box in the third column, and select the icon that looks like a page with a key in front of it (auto-increment). Make sure to mark the radio button to indicate it's the primary key.
Step 7: Continue entering names and information for the rest of your fields, following the same process as in step 5.
Step 8: Once you've defined all your fields, click the "Save" button.
Step 9: You will now see the table you've created displayed on the screen, along with the corresponding SQL query used to create it.
Step 10: In the blue window on the left, you will see your new table listed under the selected database.
