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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.7565
EAN: 9780764539886
ISBN: 0764539884
Label: For Dummies
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 840
Publication Date: September 22, 2003
Publisher: For Dummies
Sales Rank: 24749
Studio: For Dummies
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Many people call our current era 'The Age of Information.' True, the body of information is increasing at an unprecedented pace, and information is more accessible than ever. But information doesn’t mean diddly-squat if you don’t know how to use it. Access 2003 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies is your one-stop guide to building databases and managing information with Access 2003, covering the basics like tables, queries, forms, and reports and more advanced functions such as using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and writing code. If you want, you can go all the way to geekdom, or you can simply find out how to make the most of your data to better manage your business by: - Creating and modifying tables and entering and editing data
- Sorting, finding, and filtering data
- Creating queries, including update queries, action queries, and the Query Wizards
- Building forms with AutoForm and Wizards
- Creating charts and graphs from your data
- Maintaining, sharing, and securing your Access database
- Letting Access do the math, whether it’s calculating simple cost per unit or performing complex financial functions
Microsoft Office Access 2003 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies was written by three computer gurus: Alan Simpson, author of over 80 computer books; Margaret Levine Young, co-author of several dozen computer books, including The Internet for Dummies; and Alison Barrows, book author and writer and editor of technical documentation and training material. To give you hands-on experience and demonstrate practical applications of database management, there is a Web site that complements the book and features a fully functioning mail order management database used in examples throughout the book. You can download it and follow along as you explore: - Working with external data sources such as Microsoft SQL Server
- Writing and debugging code
- Using HTML, JavaScript, Jscript, VB Script, and Java to facilitate the exchange of information on the Internet among different programs on disparate platforms
- Using data access pages (DAP) to share information on your intranet
With Access 2003 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies, you’ll discover how to put information to work for you.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - What I Needed.
I needed something to help with basic points and procedures but I don't need nor want to work in Sequel. This met my needs well. I can use it as a ready reference, find my problem and get the solution. And I don't have to start from page 1. This book tells you how to use Access but without the Techno Speak. I have no regrets about the purchase.
Rating: - Great Reference Book
I have been using Microsoft Access since the early 1990s, and I have been teaching it in the classroom and online for over a decade. I was a contract database developer for many years... so I know Access, and I'm no dummy.
This book is very well written and organized. Even though I have been working with Access for almost two decades now, I still sometimes find myself in need of a text book to reference information. I keep a copy of this book on the shelf at all times.
Richard Rost
President
AccessLearningZone.com
Author of Microsoft Access 101 Video Tutorials & eBook
P.S. Don't let the word "Dummies" fool you. This is a book for Access users of all skill levels.
Rating:  - Nice Reference for the Un-Accessed
I am not an Access "guru" but have an immediate need for some intensive training. I've used Microsoft's on-line tutorials but need something closer at hand for reference. This book contains a huge amount of information for a person who is not very conversant in MS Access, and it has already been worth its cost. The information seems to be well organized and is presented in a way I can understand. I would recommend this book to someone else who has a bit of technical savvy and a need for a crash course in MS Access. I anticipate using this book frequently over the next few months.
Rating: - Good Reference tool
I bought this because I'm trying to expand my knowledge of Access. I use Access in my work and I'm at an intermediate level but I'm always interested in how I can make it work better/harder for my needs. This book is easy to use and put together well. I'm able to find answers to most of my questions quickly and easily. I liked that it included sections for ALL the parts of Access, not included in most books. Good overall reference manual.
Rating: - Worth Getting
I found myself suddenly needing to use Access for analysis that was way too big to do in Excel (comparing data sets from 3 sources with ~800K records each). I really knew nothing about Access. Between this book and the internet I have become very proficient in Access. I practically slept with the book for a week. I now find I don't need it and have lent it to a co-worker.
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