Access 2002

Suitable for beginners and experienced users alike, this guide progresses from basic skills to advanced features. By using straightforward and familiar examples, with illustrations to show exactly what users will see on the screen, the book takes the reader through the main features of the program.

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TEACH YOURSELF ACCESS 2002 is for the user who wants to be able to harness the power of Access 2002 WITHOUT being overpowered by database jargon and difficult concepts. Whether you have never used a database in your life or are familiar with databases but new to Access 2002, this book will have you quickly up and running on this very popular package.



By using examples that are familiar to us all, this book takes you through the main processes that will help you to build and use efficient Access 2002 databases. You can either work from beginning to end (recommended for new users) or dip into any chapter that interests you and apply the techniques to your own database.



DATABASE DESIGN What do you want from your database? What data will you need to store? How can you organize your data efficiently in a database? These areas are explored to help you develop and design your databases.



JARGON AND CONCEPTS Jargon and new concepts are explained in straightforward terms - you won't be bombarded with computer-speak!



ESSENTIAL DATABASE SKILLS Setting up table structures, entering and editing data and extracting data from your database are all explored.



EASE OF USE Whether you are designing a database for your own use or for others to use, the interface between you and the data is very important. You will find out how to design friendly "front ends" for your databases, so that once a database is set up it is easy to use.



EFFICIENT WORKING PRACTICES Finally, MACROS are introduced to give you an insight into how they can help you become more efficient as you use Access 2002.



TEACH YOURSELF ACCESS 2002 will be a useful teaching and learning aid, whether you are working by yourself or teaching others.