The Unofficial Guide to Microsoft Office Access 2007
- 8h 37m
- Jim Keogh
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2007
The inside scoop...for when you want more than the official line!
Microsoft Access 2007 may be a major new update, but to use it with confidence, you'll need to know its quirks and shortcuts. Find out what the manual doesn't always tell you in this insider's guide to using Access 2007 in the real world. What's the best way to use the new features? What are "intelligent" forms? From setting up tables to encrypting databases, first get the official way, then the best way from an expert.
- Unbiased coverage of how to get the most out of Access, from using the Quick Launch Toolbar and Office Button to building a database from scratch
- Savvy, real-world advice on everything from using form views, PivotTables, and PivotCharts to writing questions in the form of a query
- Time-saving techniques and practical guidance on creating smart macros, collaborating with others using SharePoint, and adding pizzazz to reports
- Tips and hacks that help you work around Access quirks, avoid pitfalls, and increase your productivity
- Sidebars and tables on sorting rules for special characters, predefined sizes for number data types, and more
Watch for these graphic icons in every chapter to guide you to specific practical information:
- Bright Ideas are smart innovations that will save you time or hassle.
- Hacks are insider tips and shortcuts that increase productivity.
- When you see Watch Out! heed the cautions or warnings to help you avoid common pitfalls.
- And finally, check out Inside Scoops for practical insights from the author. It's like having your own expert at your side!
About the Author
Jim Keogh is on the faculty of New York University and Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City, New Jersey where he teaches Microsoft Access and other computer courses. He was a member of the faculty at Columbia University where he developed the e-commerce tract. Keogh has spent decades developing applications for major Wall Street corporations and is the author of more than 70 books including Java Database Programming for Dummies, Unix Programming For Dummies, and Linux Programming For Dummies.
In this Book
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The Unofficial Guide To Microsoft Office Access 2007
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Introduction
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Getting In and Out
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All About Data
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Designing a Database
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Working with Tables
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Entering and Editing Data
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Filtering and Sorting Data
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Importing and Exporting Data
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Creating a Query
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Creating Calculation Queries
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Creating Action Queries
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Working with Crosstabs and PivotTables
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Designing and Using Forms
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Using Controls on a Form
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Creating Intelligent Forms
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Creating a Report
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Enhancing and Printing a Report
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Generating Charts and Graphs
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Creating a Macro
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Using Macro Actions
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Managing and Maintaining a Database
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Securing a Database
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Working with SharePoint Sites
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Creating Modules
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Writing VBA Code
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Using Built-In Functions
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Using SQL in a Procedure
