Access For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) - Softcover

Ulrich, Laurie A.; Cook, Ken

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119829089 ISBN 13: 9781119829089

Publisher: For Dummies, 2022

Synopsis

Become a database boss ―and have fun doing it―with this accessible and easy-to-follow guide to Microsoft Access 

Databases hold the key to organizing and accessing all your data in one convenient place. And you don’t have to be a data science wizard to build, populate, and organize your own. With Microsoft Access For Dummies, you’ll learn to use the latest version of Microsoft’s Access software to power your database needs. 

Need to understand the essentials before diving in? Check out our Basic Training in Part 1 where we teach you how to navigate the Access workspace and explore the foundations of databases. 

Ready for more advanced tutorials? Skip right to the sections on Data Management, Queries, or Reporting where we walk you through Access’s more sophisticated capabilities. Not sure if you have Access via Office 2021 or Office 365? No worries – this book covers Access now matter how you access it.  

The book also shows you how to: 

• Handle the most common problems that Access users encounter 
• Import, export, and automatically edit data to populate your next database 
• Write powerful and accurate queries to find exactly what you’re looking for, exactly when you need it 

Microsoft Access For Dummies is the perfect resource for anyone expected to understand, use, or administer Access databases at the workplace, classroom, or any other data-driven destination. 

About this title

About the Author

Laurie Ann Ulrich is a professional author and trainer on all things technology. Along with recent editions of Access For Dummies, she’s also written books on Excel, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver.

Ken Cook is a professional database developer and author who has written on Access and Excel.

From the Back Cover

Become a data-boss with this one-stop guide

Databases are powerful tools. And they’re not just for data science wizards! In this book, you’ll learn how to design, create, and organize useful and intuitive Access databases perfect for your office, classroom, or anywhere you need to wrangle data. From navigating the Access interface to creating professional-looking reports, this book walks you through the steps you need to take to unlock the potential of your organization’s data. There’s nothing standing between you and the insights your data holds!

Inside…

• Navigate the Access interface
• Import, export, and organize data
• Design your database tables
• Edit your data automatically
• Create useful forms
• Harness cloud functionality
• Build powerful queries
• Draft intuitive reports

From the Inside Flap

Become a data-boss with this one-stop guide

Databases are powerful tools. And they’re not just for data science wizards! In this book, you’ll learn how to design, create, and organize useful and intuitive Access databases perfect for your office, classroom, or anywhere you need to wrangle data. From navigating the Access interface to creating professional-looking reports, this book walks you through the steps you need to take to unlock the potential of your organization’s data. There’s nothing standing between you and the insights your data holds!

Inside…

• Navigate the Access interface
• Import, export, and organize data
• Design your database tables
• Edit your data automatically
• Create useful forms
• Harness cloud functionality
• Build powerful queries
• Draft intuitive reports

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119829089
• ISBN 13: 9781119829089
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432