Can I use Access 2013 without signing in?

"Is there some way to sign out and thus work anonymously? "
No, you must sign in.

Sign in?  Are you talking about a specific application?  Some applications require a sign in and some don't.  Depends on how it was programmed.  If you are talking about creating a new database yourself, the answer is no.  "Access" per se doesn't require a sign in.  Are you talking about a web app?  Then the answer is yes.

I am talking about creating a new database in Access 2013 to use on my own computer.   I do not see how I can do it without being signed in.  How do I sign out?  There is an option to "switch account" but not sign out.

Watch out, with A2013, there are now two distinct types of databases:

1. A client or "desktop" database - the Access your used to

2. A Web Databases - something new and entirely different, which works through Share Point.

 Not sure what sign-in your looking at.  A screen shot would help or knowing at what point your getting this sign-on.

Jim.

Screen print is attached.  Thanks.
screenprint.docx

Let me start from the beginning.  I went online and purchased Access 2013.  After installation, I clicked on the icon and was asked to create an account, which I did.  Now, when I click on the Access 2013 icon on my desktop I have to be signed in to use it.  I don't know anything about an Office 365 installation.  (I'm using Windows 7.)  How do I get out of this sign-in situation?

Never mind.  I just found the place to sign out.  Whew!  Thanks anyway.  Diane

OK, open Access 2013, click on "open other files", then click on "Account".

Click sign-out.

 You should be able to start Access without signing in.  Note that even signed in, your not prevented from saving files locally.

Jim.

Thanks.