Access 2007: The Missing Manual

Product Description

Compared to industrial-strength database products such as Microsoft's SQL Server, Access is a breeze to use. It runs on PCs rather than servers and is ideal for small- to mid-sized businesses and households. But Access is still intimidating to learn. It doesn't help that each new version crammed in yet another set of features; so many, in fact, that even the pros don't know where to find them all. Access 2007 breaks this pattern with some of the most dramatic changes users have seen since Office 95. Most obvious is the thoroughly redesigned user interface, with its tabbed toolbar (or "Ribbon") that makes features easy to locate and use. The features list also includes several long-awaited changes. One thing that hasn't improved is Microsoft's documentation. To learn the ins and outs of all the features in Access 2007, Microsoft merely offers online help.

Access 2007: The Missing Manual was written from the ground up for this redesigned application. You will learn how to design complete databases, maintain them, search for valuable nuggets of information, and build attractive forms for quick-and-easy data entry. You'll even delve into the black art of Access programming (including macros and Visual Basic), and pick up valuable tricks and techniques to automate common tasks -- even if you've never touched a line of code before. You will also learn all about the new prebuilt databases you can customize to fit your needs, and how the new complex data feature will simplify your life. With plenty of downloadable examples, this objective and witty book will turn an Access neophyte into a true master.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #1342 in Books
* Published on: 2006-12-29
* Format: Illustrated
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 751 pages

Editorial Reviews

About the Author
Matthew MacDonald is an author, educator, and programmer extraordinaire. He's the author of over a dozen books about .NET programming, and the author of Excel: The Missing Manual. In a dimly remembered past life, he studied English literature and theoretical physics.
Customer Reviews

Access 20074
A great reference. Difficult to find good instruction for Access. This is a good desk reference to have for anyone new to Access.

Incredible Investment5
I have been studying this book for a little over 2 weeks now and I will say that this book is an invaluable resource for the work I am doing right now. Some of the database concepts it explains are fairly abstract and it helps to have prior experience with them to have a full understanding but this book does do a tremendous job of making it as easy to understand as possible despite the complexity. Absolutely recommend this book, it is a great value for the price paid.

Great Information5
After reading this book cover to cover, I was able to put together my first database and understand alot more of Access. I have had a difficult time grasping this software and have read 3 other books before this one. The Missing Manual was filled with great information and was easy to read.