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| Overview
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.
Editorial ReviewsProduct DescriptionCompared 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. |
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Reader Reviews From Amazon (Ranked by 'Helpfulness') Average Customer Rating: based on 23 reviews. Good project book, 2009-05-10 Reviewer rating: This book has been invaluable in the completion of organizational and personal projects with Access 2007. Explanations are easily located for reference during actual programming. Examples and exercises are good learning tools. Use of "'s" contraction gets a little monotonous. Although usable as is, discussing Forms either right after Tables or right after Queries might have been more efficient for someone starting a project. | Easy to Understand, 2009-04-20 Reviewer rating: I had originally purchased the Special Edition of Using Microsoft Office Access 2007 because the updated version of Access was significantly different than 2003. Might just as well being reading a foreign language upside down. Although I am not a novice user of MS Office applications, I found this book to be written for regular people including beginners, not technicians. It was easy to find answers to my questions and guidance for operations I was not sure of. I am constructing a new database and I would definitely recommend this series of manuals. | Much needed refererence, 2009-04-09 Reviewer rating: It's too bad that Microsoft doesn't do something like this any more. The book is a good reference especially for those who have no knowledge of Access. For those individuals who have used Microsoft Access in earlier version, this provides need information on what has been changed and how to use it. It also gives the tips you need to make you work easier. | Very useful, 2009-03-30 Reviewer rating: I read several Access books. I believe this is one of the best. I learned many tricks. | Access 2007 for dummies like me, 2009-03-29 Reviewer rating: I know little about Access 2007 but within a couple three hours I had put together an extremly complex data base that was easy to use and fully functional. I highly recommend this book to all Access 2007 users. |
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