Access 2003 All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies

By Alan Simpson and Margaret Levine Young

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764539884
• ISBN13: 9780764539886
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 840 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 7.3" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Great book for filling in the blanks

I've had limited exposure to Access before reading this book, and I found it fantastic for filling in the blanks in my knowledge. Access is complicated enough that, for true beginners, it would probably be more helpful to get a book that comes with a CD of examples and walk-throughs. But if you have a handle on the basics, I'd highly recommend this book.

Maybe it's For Dummies, But it's Got it All...

This is the best reference book for Access 2003. It has clear, concise examples and is organized well. Additionally, it has Visual Basic help, which is essential if you're writing modules, which almost any database application will require. In short, it's as basic as you want it to be, and will support advanced users as well. I really appreciate this book after going through some other publications and coming up empty.

All-in-One References are a cool line of books....

The All-in-One Desk References are such a cool line of books. I like how they are broken down into minibooks so that I can use the book to learn about areas where I am still a "beginner", but also learn tasks in areas where I'm not such a newbie too. The minibooks in this one are: Introduction and Database Design, tables, queires, forms, reports, macros, database admin. programming with VBA, and using Access with the Web. You won't be disappointed!

Wow! Nine Books in ONE!

Nine minibooks in one big reference book. It covers everything I want to know: basic concepts, tables, queries, forms, reports, macros, database administration, Access on the Web (such as using Access on a home or small-business network), and even VBA programming. At $29.99, it is a great bargain for such a great reference book!