> ## Assigning read/write access privileges

> The administrator can set individual users' read/write access to individual tables in the database using their Provider recordSetting table record privileges. This Preferences item allows table access privileges to be set for a group of users all at once.

> To set table access privileges for multiple users
> 1. With Record Access selected on the Preferences form, click Assign Read/Write Access.
>    A Table Access Privileges dialog opens. To the left of the list of tables are three columns, displaying either a "Y" (meaning "Yes, you do have this privilege") or a blank space (no privilege).
> 2. Toggle the letter Y on or off by clicking on them to set privileges for viewing or writing records, or creating new records. You can change an entire column by shift-clicking. After setting overall table access privileges, you can also use the pop-up list to specify default access, limited-time access (in days) or full access.
> 3. Use the checkboxes to set user privileges for printing or exporting data from tables they can view.
> 4. Click Update.
>    The Search for Providers form appears to allow you to select which providers to change access privileges for.
> 5. Double-click on the Create New Set item in the Provider table list on the form.
>    The New Query form opens.
> 6. Use the form to search for Providers by name, Clinical Group, or other criteria.
> 7. Drag the newly created set of records from the Provider table list to the orange Drop Selected Provider Set box at the bottom of the Search form.
>    Access privileges will be changed for the group of providers you selected.
> Note: If you wish to make a change for all providers in the database, hold down the Shift key while double-clicking on the Create New Set item in the Providers table list. The set of all providers will appear, and you can then drag it to the orange box.