Microsoft Access 2003

You’re beyond the basics, so dive right in and really put your database skills to work! This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It’s all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Access 2007—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery! Create tables that support your database design strategy Import and link to data from spreadsheets, text files, databases, and other ODBC data sources Build simple to complex queries to manipulate data Learn advanced techniques for building and customizing user interface forms Design attractive reports to calculate and analyze large sets of data Automate your application with Microsoft Visual Basic(R) for Applications Customize the Office Fluent Ribbon Explore using XML and Windows(R) SharePoint(R) Services to create Web-based applications CD includes: Fully searchable eBook—plus bonus chapters Sample database applications—including query, form, and report examples Articles from the experts: designing databases, understanding SQL, exporting data, and more Links to demos, blogs, and user communities References for finding Access 2003 commands in Access 2007 Windows Vista(R) Product Guide eReference and other eBooks For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

Get fully functional database samples and table designs for four of the most common Microsoft Access database types--and use them as templates to create your own Access solutions. Database expert and Microsoft MVP John L. Viescas provides the detailed guidance you need to customize your own solutions from these application types: Membership Tracking Inventory Management Customer Support Reservations Management For each type, you'll walk through typical usage scenarios, design considerations, and common pitfalls. You'll examine the logic behind each application's table design, and learn how to adapt it for your own Access solution. Get expert insights and examples to help you: Learn specific design techniques to improve your table structures Build forms with an attractive, intuitive, and easy-to-use interface Create queries, forms, and reports specific to each application type Design for client/server from the start'and share data more efficiently Apply best practices to help your application run more smoothly Avoid the 10 most common design problems--and deliver more robust solutions! Note: This book covers Microsoft Office Access 2003, Access 2002, and Access 2000 CD includes database samples and a fully searchable eBook. Use the sample databases on CD to model your own solutions for: Membership Tracking: Enter, track, and manage member information and communications. Inventory Management: Track and manage stock and create purchase orders, invoices, and packing lists. Customer Support: Track contacts, enter customer details, identify follow-up items, and create reminders. Reservations Management: Manage course registrations, car rentals, room reservations, and more. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

Understand how to take database needs and turn them into effective Access databases while gaining a thorough understanding of Access tables, forms, reports, and queries with this definitive handbook.

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A fully illustrated, modular approach to the features of Access allows readers to proceed at their own pace.

Backed with over 20 years of writing, teaching and professional experience with electronic spreadsheets, the authors have perfected the format and presentation of Microsoft applications material to suit every type of learning style. Comprehensive information for users at various levels of experience, hands-on exercises and a flexible binding make this a must-have series for applications essentials. Areas covered include taking a tour of Access, building a database, manipulating table data, modifying tables and creating relationships, querying a database, customizing input forms, creating custom reports and integrating access with other applications and the Internet. For training professionals.

Written for a diverse audience (all ages, different educational backgrounds, varying educational goals), this book allows for self-paced or online learning. The primary goal ofGO! Series: Microsoft Access 2003 Volume 1is to teach Microsoft Access 2003 quickly and easily, with an approach that is based on clearly-defined projects. A key feature of the book is the use of Microsoft procedural syntax: steps begin withwherethe action is to take place, followed by the action itself. The instruction is error-free, clearly written, and logically arranged. This book provides users with the skills to solve business problems using the computer as a tool.Volume 1 covers the following topics: getting started with Access databases and tables; forms and reports; queries; tables, access pages, and database conversion; building and maintaining a relational database; and advanced forms and subforms.An efficient and handy guide for anyone interested learning the ins and outs of Microsoft Access 2003.