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The Book That Should Have Been in the Box
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Go from Access novice to true master with the professional database design tips and crystal-clear explanations in this book. You'll learn all the secrets of this powerful database program so you can use your data in creative ways -- from creating product catalogs and publishing information online to producing invoices and reports.
- Build a database with ease. Store information to track numbers, products, documents, and more
- Customize the interface. Build your own forms to make data entry a snap
- Find what you need fast. Search, sort, and summarize huge amounts of information
- Put your data to use. Turn raw info into printed reports with attractive formatting
- Share your data. Collaborate online with SharePoint and the brand-new Access web database
- Dive into Access programming. Get tricks and techniques to automate common tasks
- Create rich data connections. Build dynamic links with SQL Server, SharePoint, and other systems
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm not a programmer or IT person - but have got some experience with databases. I foolishly thought that I'd be able to work out Access 2010 just by playing with it, but kept hitting all those infuriating built-in idiocies that it has (like having to delete relationships before you can create a look-up that requires the relationship you have to delete!) Finally decided that I needed a decent guide. Luckily I found this book.
I've used many manuals for different topics of varying degrees of usefulness over the years, but this is amongst the very best. It avoids space-wasting and patronising talk, yet is gently humorous. It is very very well structured, has brilliant little worked examples and takes an intelligent route through the jungle of things you need to know. It also gives sensible warnings about likely problems and pitfalls. So far it has managed to answer every question I have thrown at it. It goes from absolute basics all the way through macros up to SQL and VB. So far, the first half of the book has been more than enough to justify its purchase. It also allows access to an online version for 45 days (not terribly useful; would rather get a free pdf as similar titles offer). Amazingly, I haven't yet come across a single misprint or typo (the kind that has you flustered for days trying to work out what is wrong.)
All in all, a thoroughly good book that does exactly what it says on the cover. Highly recommended.
I've used many manuals for different topics of varying degrees of usefulness over the years, but this is amongst the very best. It avoids space-wasting and patronising talk, yet is gently humorous. It is very very well structured, has brilliant little worked examples and takes an intelligent route through the jungle of things you need to know. It also gives sensible warnings about likely problems and pitfalls. So far it has managed to answer every question I have thrown at it. It goes from absolute basics all the way through macros up to SQL and VB. So far, the first half of the book has been more than enough to justify its purchase. It also allows access to an online version for 45 days (not terribly useful; would rather get a free pdf as similar titles offer). Amazingly, I haven't yet come across a single misprint or typo (the kind that has you flustered for days trying to work out what is wrong.)
All in all, a thoroughly good book that does exactly what it says on the cover. Highly recommended.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a broad-ranging manual which goes from the basic elements right through to advanced stuff such as writing code and sharing data on servers. It is a fairly thick volume (at 800+pages), and tightly packed with detail. It is a rather plain book, illustrations are all black-and-white and there is nothing fancy, but it is very well organised, and focused on really useful information. For example, one of the revised features of Access 2010 is the macro builder, and there is some very helpful stuff here about using the new-style macros. You don't get a CD with this book because all of the working files used in the book (- and there are some good practical database examples) are downloadable free from the Missing Manuals website.
An absolute beginner might prefer one of the colourful step-by-step guides, or someone who likes jokes could try the "For Dummies" series, but personally I really liked this book and thought it easily the best serious manual on Access 2010 available, by a significant margin (- and that includes the publications from Microsoft Press).
An absolute beginner might prefer one of the colourful step-by-step guides, or someone who likes jokes could try the "For Dummies" series, but personally I really liked this book and thought it easily the best serious manual on Access 2010 available, by a significant margin (- and that includes the publications from Microsoft Press).
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Really great way in to Access 2010, best if you understand basic database theory. Gives you a way in to using all the main features in a short time. Not deep or a reference manual but I could always find help quickly for the things I wanted to do. I found it pitched at just the right level for easy reading with good ideas and practice illustrated. I have moved from Access 2003 which was really hard work, 2010(2007) is a great step forward and this book gets you going quickly.
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Excellent Manual
I've been stuggling to discover the limitations of MS Access for long time. The book covers this in a concise, easy to understand chapter. Read more
Published 17 days ago by BabySue
Getting to know Access
I ordered this product very litle experience of Access. It arrived within 2 days, which is remarkably quick. Read more
Published 2 months ago by paul
Fantastic book
I decided I wanted to learn how to use Access effectively, so that I could come up with new ideas and tools at work, and to better my CV.
This book is great. Read more
This book is great. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. J. Swain
Excellent manual for beginners
As stated in some of the other reviews, this book is great if you are a newbee like me. I would imagine it would be a waste of time reading it if you're allready a database guru... Read more
Published 7 months ago by larsdt
Title is accurate
Very good manual. I have used the older Access to amend databases, but never started one from scratch. This is very helpful.
Published 7 months ago by trog
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