Access 2010: The Missing Manual: The Book That Should Have Been in the Box - Softcover

Macdonald, Matthew

 
9781449382377: Access 2010: The Missing Manual: The Book That Should Have Been in the Box

Synopsis

Unlock the secrets of this powerful database program and discover how to use your data in creative ways. With this book's easy step-by-step process, you'll quickly learn how to build and maintain a complete Access database, using Access 2013's new, simpler user interface and templates. You also get practices and tips from the pros for good database design--ideal whether you're using Access for school, business, or at home.

The important stuff you need to know:

  • Build a database with ease. Store information to track numbers, products, documents, and more.
  • Customize the interface. Build your own forms to make data entry a snap.
  • Find what you need fast. Search, sort, and summarize huge amounts of information.
  • Put your data to use. Turn raw info into printed reports with attractive formatting.
  • Share your data. Collaborate online with SharePoint and the Access web database.
  • Dive into Access programming. Get tricks and techniques to automate common tasks.
  • Create rich data connections. Build dynamic links with SQL Server, SharePoint, and other systems.

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About the Author

Matthew MacDonald is a developer, author, and educator in all things Visual Basic and .NET. He's worked with Visual Basic and ASP since their initial versions, and has written over a dozen books on the subject, including "The Book of VB .NET" (No Starch Press) and "Visual Basic 2005: A Developer's Notebook" (O'Reilly). He has also written a number of Missing Manual titles on Excel 2007 and Access 2007 (O'Reilly). His website is http://www.prosetech.com/.

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