Access 2007 Guidebook

Phyllis Dobson is a CIS instructor at a community college near Denver. Maggie Trigg is a CIS professional/consultant in Denver and used to teach Access at Denver–area community colleges.

Preface

Chapter 1 Access and Data Basics
1.1 Introducing Data
1.2 Introducing Other Database Objects
1.3 Starting Access
1.4 Recognizing Screen Layout
1.5 Touring Access
1.6 Using Access Help
1.7 Exiting Access
1.8 Defining a Relational Database
1.9 Designing a Database

Chapter 2 Creating a Database
2.1 Introducing Database Files
2.2 Creating Database Files
2.3 Creating a Table
2.4 Setting Field Properties
2.5 Printing the Table Design
2.6 Modifying Table Design
2.7 Entering Data in the Datasheet View
2.8 Formatting and Setting Access Options
2.9 Printing Records
2.10 Maintaining Data Integrity

Chapter 3 Using a Table
3.1 Performing Basic Data Maintenance
3.2 Importing and Linking Data
3.3 Creating Information from Data
3.4 Restructuring Table Design
3.5 Setting and Removing Simple Relationships

Chapter 4 Queries
4.1 Defining a Query
4.2 Creating a Simple Select Query
4.3 Working with Criteria
4.4 Creating Total Queries
4.5 Utilizing Other Query Features
4.6 Creating Queries with Multiple Tables

Chapter 5 Forms
5.1 Defining a Form
5.2 Creating a Form Using the Form Tool
5.3 Working with Form Views
5.4 Creating Other Types of Forms
5.5 Using the Form Wizard

Chapter 6 Reports
6.1 Defining a Report
6.2 Creating a Report
6.3 Working with a Report
6.4 Creating a Report with the Labels Tool
6.5 Creating a Report with the Report Wizard
6.6 Creating a Mail Merge Report with Word

Chapter 7 Database Design and Maintenance
7.1 Designing a Relational Database
7.2 Normalizing Tables
7.3 Using Advanced Field Properties
7.4 Maintaining Referential Integrity
7.5 Maintaining Databases

Chapter 8 Advanced Queries and SQL
8.1 Building Parameter Queries
8.2 Creating Action Queries
8.3 Summarizing Data with Crosstab Queries
8.4 Using Expressions in Queries
8.5 Viewing Property Sheets
8.6 Defining SQL
8.7 Retrieving Data with the Select Statement

Chapter 9 Custom Forms
9.1 Planning, Designing, and Starting a Form
9.2 Working with Unbound Controls
9.3 Working with Bound Controls
9.4 Customizing the Form:Working with other Controls
9.5 Creating Other Forms
9.6 Saving a Form as a Report

Chapter 10 Custom Reports
10.1 Getting Started with a Custom Report
10.2 Working with Bound Controls
10.3 Formatting the Report
10.4 Using the Report
10.5 Working with Subtotals, Totals, and Subreports
10.6 Using the Blank Report

Chapter 11 Macros
11.1 Introducing Events and Macros
11.2 Creating a Macro
11.3 Enhancing Macros
11.4 Running and Debugging Macros
11.5 Creating Conditional Macros
11.6 Using Special Macros
11.7 Running Macros from Command Buttons

Chapter 12 Building a Database Application
12.1 Developing an Application
12.2 Developing an Interface
12.3 Creating and Using Switchboards
12.4 Developing an Interface Without a Switchboard
12.5 Modal Dialog Form
12.6 Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
12.7 Controlling Startup Functions

Appendix A: Answers to Selected Exercises
Appendix B: Access Functions
Appendix C: Glossary
Index