Access 2010 24–Hour Trainer - Softcover

Griffith, Geoffrey L.; Bradly, Truitt L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470591676 ISBN 13: 9780470591673

Publisher: Wrox, 2011

Synopsis

This book-and-video package is the perfect introduction to Access 2010 Microsoft Access is the most popular database system in the world and this practical guide will soon have you building Access applications using the Access 2010. This book is designed for beginner-to intermediate-level Access users and covers the basics of building and working with the major features of the program. Over 60 lessons are included to discuss these features and provide step-by-step examples showing you exactly how each feature can be implemented in a real world Access database application. The accompanying DVD provides clear, easy-to-follow videos of the authors demonstrating each of the examples discussed in the book, as well as extra commentary, so that no reader is left behind! * Provides examples of building Access database applications from scratch or from existing database templates. * Discusses how to use Access 2010 and the major components it provides, such as the Navigation Pane, Ribbon, and the many database object designers. * Teaches the basics of building and working with each of the major Access database object types: tables, queries, forms, reports, macros, and VBA code modules. * Introduces exciting new Access 2010 features, such as the new macro designer, the new Ribbon designer, and even how to customize the Access Backstage. * Teaches the basics of writing VBA code and provides specific examples about how and when to use it. * Each lesson includes a step-by-step written example and DVD video showing exactly how to accomplish the tasks discussed in the lesson. Even if you have no experience with Access 2010, this guide will have you building robust Access applications with the best of them! If you want to get quickly up to speed on Access 2010, Access 2010 24-Hour Trainer is the perfect place to start. Note: As part of the print version of this title, video lessons are included on DVD. For e-book versions, video lessons can be accessed at wrox.com using a link provided in the interior of the e-book.

About this title

Product Description

Paperback. Pages Number: 480 Language: . Publisher: WROX PR/PEER INFORMATION INC (2010111).

From the Back Cover

Gain access to the most popular database in the world

Microsoft Access is the most popular database system in the world, and this guide shows you how to build Access database applications using Microsoft Access 2010. Beginners to intermediate-level readers are exposed to the basics of building and working with the major Access 2010 features. Over 60 lessons are included in this book-and-DVD combo, which provides step-by-step examples that show exactly how you can implement each feature in a real-world Access database application. The accompanying DVD provides clear, easy-to-follow videos of the authors demonstrating the examples in each lesson, as well as extra commentary, so that no reader is left behind!

Microsoft Access 2010 24-Hour Trainer

• Shows you how to build database applications from scratch and from existing database templates

• Walks you through major components including the Navigation Pane, the Ribbon, and the many database object designers

• Teaches the basics of building and working with each of the major Access database object types: tables, queries, forms, reports, macros, and VBA code modules

• Introduces exciting new Access 2010 features like the Access 2010 Macro Designer, Data Macros, and the Ribbon Options dialog

• Explains how to customize the Access Backstage

• Details basic VBA code writing and explains how and when to use it

Wrox guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think. Written by programmers for programmers, they provide a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.

On the DVD

Don't just learn--do!

The lessons within the book are each accompanied by an instructional demonstration on the DVD--nearly 5 hours of video tutorials!

You'll learn to:

• Install Access 2010 and open a database file from Windows

• Create a new database application

• Handle database objects

• Use the Access 2010 Ribbon

• Create lists from tables, queries, or system objects

• Modify tables and fields

• Embed macros and code in reports

• Form queries in the wizard

• Customize the Navigation Pane and Ribbon

• Work with Access security

Please see the DVD appendix for details and complete system requirements.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wrox
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0470591676
• ISBN 13: 9780470591673
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 552