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Easy Microsoft Access 97

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ISBN-10: 0789718227

ISBN-13: 9780789718228

Edition: 2nd 1998

Authors: Jeffrey L. Byrne

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For users with no prior experience, Easy Access 97 shows how to successfully build and manipulate databases in a very short amount of time. The hands-on examples walk readers through the major tasks associated with database work.
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Book details

List price: $19.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1998
Publisher: Que
Publication date: 11/10/1998
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 216
Size: 10.25" wide x 8.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English

Learning the Basics
Installing Microsoft Access 97
Starting Access from the Start Button
Opening an Existing Database
Using Menu Commands
Using Toolbar Buttons
Using Tab Buttons
Getting Help
Using the Index
Choosing an Office Assistant
Asking a Question
Using Context-Sensitive Help
Exiting Access
Designing and Creating an Access Database
Adding a Folder for the Database
Creating a New Database
Using the Table Wizard
Adding a New Field in Design View
Working with Number Fields
Adding a Yes/No Field
Saving a New Table Definition
Opening a Table
Changing a Field Name
Moving a Field Within a Table
Inserting a Field
Adding a New Field in Datasheet View
Deleting a Field
Building a Table from Scratch
Entering and Editing Data
Entering New Information in a Table
Copying Information from Another Record
Editing Data in a Field
Undoing an Edit
Searching for Information
Replacing Selected Information
Sorting Records
Using Filters
Filtering by Form
Deleting a Selected Record
Completing the Supplier Table
Resizing Rows and Columns
Freezing and Unfreezing Columns
Hiding and Unhiding Columns
Using Database Forms
Using an AutoForm
Building a Form with a Wizard
Opening the Form Design View Window
Adding Fields to a Form
Moving Fields in Form Design
Headers and Footers
Creating Labels
Using a Combo Box
Adding a List Box
Moving Objects
Editing a Label
Using an Option Button
Adding a Calculated Field
Adding Pop-Up Tip Text to Fields
Saving Your New Form
Opening a Form
Entering and Editing Information with a Form
Changing the Field Order
Getting Information from the Database
Opening Query Design View
Running and Saving a Query
Using the Crosstab Query
Selecting Records with Wildcards
Selecting Records with an OR Criteria
Selecting Records with More than One Criterion
Using Arithmetic Operators
Adding a New Field
Calculating a Value with a Query
Deleting Records with a Query
Creating a Query That Prompts for a Criteria Variable
Creating and Using Reports
Building a Report with a Wizard
Opening the Report Design View
Adding Fields to the Report
Using Titles
Automatic Page Numbers and Dates
Grouping Records
Sorting Records
Moving Field Labels on the Report
Moving Fields on the Report
Calculated Fields in a Report
Adding Special Effects to a Report
Viewing a Report
Saving a Report
Printing a Report