About this ebook
Topics Covered:
Getting Acquainted with Access
1. Creating a New Database
2. Overview of a Database
3. The Access Interface
4. Touch Mode
5. Viewing Database Objects in the Navigation Bar
6. Opening and Closing Databases
Creating Relational Database Tables
1. The Flat-File Method of Data Storage
2. The Relational Model of Data Storage
3. Tips for Creating a Relational Database
4. Creating Relational Database Tables
5. Assigning a Primary Key to a Table
Using Tables
1. Using Datasheet View
2. Navigating in Datasheet View
3. Adding Records in Database View
4. Editing and Deleting Records in Datasheet View
5. Inserting New Fields
6. Renaming Fields
7. Deleting Fields
Field Properties
1. Setting Field Properties
2. The Field Size Property
3. The Format Property for Date/Time Fields
4. The Format Property for Logical Fields
5. Setting Default Values for Fields
6. Setting Input Masks
7. Setting Up Validation Rules and Responses
8. Requiring Field Input
9. Allowing Zero Length Entries
Joining Tables
1. The Relationships Window
2. Enforcing Referential Integrity
3. Creating Lookup Fields
Indexing Tables
1. Indexes
2. Creating Indexes
3. Deleting Indexes
Queries
1. Using the Simple Query Wizard
2. Designing Queries
3. Joining Tables in a Query
4. Adding Criteria to the QBE Grid
5. Running a Query
6. SQL View
7. Sorting Query Results
8. Hiding Fields in a Result Set
9. Using Comparison Operators
10. Using AND and OR Conditions
Advanced Queries
1. Using the Between… And Condition
2. Using Wildcard Characters in Queries
3. Creating a Calculated Field
4. Creating Top Value Queries
5. Aggregate Function Queries
6. Parameter Queries
Advanced Query Types
1. Make Table Queries
2. Update Queries
3. Append Queries
4. Delete Queries
5. Crosstab Queries
6. The Find Duplicates Query
7. Removing Duplicate Records from a Table
8. The Find Unmatched Query
Creating Forms
1. Forms Overview
2. The Form Wizard
3. Creating Forms
4. Using Forms
5. Form and Report Layout View
6. Form and Report Design View
7. Viewing the Ruler and Grid
8. The Snap to Grid Feature
9. Creating a Form in Design View
10. Modifying Form Sections in Design View
Form & Report Controls
1. Selecting Controls
2. Deleting Controls
3. Moving and Resizing Controls
4. Sizing Controls to Fit
5. Nudging Controls
6. Aligning, Spacing, and Sizing Controls
7. Formatting Controls
8. Viewing Control Properties
Using Controls
1. The Controls List
2. Adding Label Controls
3. Adding Logos and Image Controls
4. Adding Line and Rectangle Controls
5. Adding Combo Box Controls
6. Adding List Box Controls
7. Setting Tab Order
Subforms
1. Creating Subforms
2. Using the Subform or Subreport Control
Reports
1. Using the Report Wizard
2. Creating Basic Reports
3. Creating a Report in Design View
4. Sorting and Grouping Data in Reports
5. Creating Calculated Fields
Subreports
1. Creating Subreports
Charting Data
1. Using Charts
2. Insert a Modern Chart
Macros
1. Creating a Standalone Macro
2. Assigning Macros to a Command Button
3. Assigning Macros to Events
4. Using Program Flow with Macros
5. Creating Autoexec Macros
6. Creating Data Macros
7. Editing Named Data Macros
8. Renaming and Deleting Named Data Macros
Switchboard and Navigation Forms
1. Creating a Switchboard Form
2. Creating a Navigation Form
3. Controlling Startup Behavior
Advanced Features
1. Getting External Data
2. Exporting Data
3. Setting a Database Password
Helping Yourself
1. Using Access Help
2. The Tell Me Bar
Ratings and reviews
About the author
TeachUcomp, Inc. has been teaching people how to use their software since 2001. Originally founded as a classroom training center, TeachUcomp, Inc. has grown into a world-wide provider of educational materials with customers in over 120 countries.
