How to do everything with Access 2002

Another release in our successful How to Do Everything series, this friendly, solutions-oriented book is filled with step-by-step examples for using Access 2002 as an information manager. Each chapter begins with the specific how-to topics that will be covered, and within the chapter, each topic is accompanied by a solid, easy-to-follow walkthrough of the process. The book covers designing tables for storing information, entering and editing data, retrieving specific information, and presenting the information in customized forms, reports, and dynamic data access pages. You'll also learn how to quickly customize Access with special-purpose menus and toolbars.
Whatever your information management needs, this easy-to-follow resource will show you how to collect and process data. Gather information electronically, customize data entry, share it through secure pathways, and create your own processing rules with this understandable how-to guide. Designed for easy comprehension with short chapters arranged to help you find exactly what you need—plus step-by-step explanations supported by relevant examples and exercises. Having How To Do Everything with Access X at your side simplifies the process of creating and maintaining a database.

Sommaire

• Get Started
  Getting Acquainted with Access 2002
  Creating a Database
  Creating and Modifying Tables
  Relating Tables
  Entering and Editing Data
• Retrieve and Present Information
  Sorting, Filtering, and Printing Records
  Extracting Information with Queries
  Creating Advanced Queries
  Understanding Form and Report Design Basics
  Creating Custom Forms and Subforms
  Creating and Customizing Reports and Subreports
  Creating Charts, PivotTables, and PivotCharts
• Improve the Access 2002 Workplace
  Customizing the Workplace
  Using Access to Improve Performance
  Automating with Macros
  Customizing Menus and Toolbars
  Creating Custom Switchboards and Dialog Boxes
• Exchange Data with Others
  Exchanging Database Objects and Text
  Exchanging Data with outside sources
  Creating data access pages
• Application development
  Sharing with multiple users
  Securing a database
  Converting ti Access 2002
  Index