Access 2010: The Missing Manual

Macdonald

ISBN 10: 1449382371 / ISBN 13: 9781449382377

Published by O'Reilly Media, US, 2010

About this Item

Access is the most complex and intimidating application in Microsoft Office, but you'll tame it quickly with this book. You'll learn how to design complete databases, maintain them, search for valuable nuggets of information, and build attractive forms for quick-and-easy data entry in no time. With "Microsoft Access 2010: The Missing Manual", you'll even delve into the black art of Access programming by learning valuable tricks and techniques to automate common tasks - even if you've never touched a line of code before. Discover new pre-built databases you can customize to fit your needs, and learn how Access' new complex data feature will simplify your life. With plenty of downloadable examples, this objective and engaging book will turn any Access neophyte into a true master. Follow step-by-step instructions for creating and perfecting an Access database, and learn methods for using and maintaining it. Understand Access' interface, and focus on new time-saving features. Learn basic Access programming quickly and easily. Get good database design practices and tips from the pros.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781449382377

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Access 2010: The Missing Manual
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media, US
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1449382371
• ISBN 13: 9781449382377
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st.
• Condition: New

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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.

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/.