Microsoft Access cannot be installed directly on Mac. Microsoft has never released Access for Mac. This article explores two ways to use Access on your Mac and some viable alternatives.

Two ways to use Microsoft Access on Mac:

1. Virtual Machine: You can use virtual machine software (such as Parallels Desktop) to run a Windows system on your Mac, and then install and use Microsoft Access in a virtual Windows system. However, this requires additional VM software licensing fees and may affect system performance.

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2. Dual boot system: Use Boot Camp Assistant to install Windows and macOS on the same Mac computer to achieve dual system boot. You can choose to boot Windows to use Microsoft Access. However, this requires re-partitioning of the hard disk and purchasing Windows and Access licenses separately, which is also more cumbersome.

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Alternatives for Microsoft Access for Mac:

Here are some Microsoft Access alternatives that can be used on your Mac:

• LibreOffice Base: A completely free and powerful desktop database tool that supports a variety of database engines, including MS Access, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc., and supports JDBC and ODBC to connect to other databases. It is an excellent free access alternative on Mac.

• FileMaker Pro: Similar to Microsoft Access, it is easy to use, reliable and professional. It allows you to easily build custom applications using built-in templates, drag-and-drop designs and an intuitive graphical user interface.

• Tap Forms: A database manager designed for Mac, you can use to create databases for accounts, recipes, spending, and inventory. You can use it to create custom forms, generate printable labels, and custom layouts. Tap Forms also supports spreadsheet views, photo grid views, calendar views, and more.

Other Access alternatives on Mac include: Airtable, Knack, Steward Database, Ninox, DBeaver, and more.

Which method or alternative to choose depends on your specific needs and budget. If you only need to use Access's features occasionally, a virtual machine or a free alternative might be a better option. If you need to use Access frequently and have high performance requirements, a dual boot system may be more appropriate, but it will be more costly.

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