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This specially expanded edition of Mastering Access is the most complete Access book available anywhere. Written by two Access experts, Mastering Access 2000 Premium Edition teaches you everything you need to know to get the most out of this powerful business tool. Inside, you'll find in-depth coverage of Web publishing, subdatasheet views, macro development, improved SQL Server integration, and scores of other features that will improve your productivity at home and in the office-wherever and however you use Access.
Become an Access 2000 master:
* Create a database that meets your precise needs
* Design effective and easy-to-use forms
* Drill down into information to gather pertinent facts
* Import and export data
* Examine data using subdatasheet views
* Create PivotTables
* Filter data and create reports
* Publish Access data to a Web server
* Personalize Access menus and toolbars
* Keep your data secure
* Take advantage of improved integration with other Office applications
* Create custom error messages
Then tackle these cutting-edge topics:
* Record and run macros
* Maintain data with macros
* Handle complex macro navigation
* Use macros to work with groups of records
* Spot and correct macro errors
* Use Access as SQL Server's front end
* Use Access as the core of a database-driven Web site
* Manage replication and conflict resolution
* Use VB to get the most out of Access
PART I: AN OVERVIEW OF ACCESS.
1. Getting Started and Getting Around.
2. Understanding Databases.
3. Access in an Evening.
4. About Access, Office, Windows, and the Internet.
PART II: CREATING A DATABASE.
5. Creating a Database.
6. Creating Access Tables.
7. Linking, Importing, and Exporting Data.
8. Adding, Editing, and Viewing Data.
9. Sorting, Searching, Filtering, and Printing.
10. Querying Your Tables.
11. Creating Forms with Form Wizards.
12. Creating Reports with Report Wizards.
13. Creating Custom Forms and Reports.
14. Creating Data Access Pages.
15. Creating Charts and PivotTables.
PART III: DATABASE AND TUNING AND ADMINISTRATION.
16. Personalizing Access.
17. Speeding Up Your Database.
18. Administering Your Database.
19. Networking and Security.
PART IV: BUILDING A CUSTOM APPLICATION.
20. Creating a Custom Application.
21. Using Macros to Create Custom Actions.
22. Creating Custom Switchboards.
23. Creating Custom Dialog Boxes.
24. Creating Custom Toolbars.
25. Creating Custom Menus.
PART V: REFINING A CUSTOM APPLICATION.
26. Introducing Visual Basic.
27. Creating Custom Error Messages.
28. Interacting with Other Programs.
29. Pulling It All Together.
30. Working with Projects.
PART VI: MACRO PROGRAMMING.
31. Macro Basics.
32. Dealing with Errors in Macros.
33. Navigation with Macros.
34. Data Maintenance with Macros.
35. Working with Groups of Records Using Macros.
PART VII: APPENDICES.
A. Installing Microsoft Access.
B. About the CD-ROM.
C. Installing and Using Fulfill 2000.
Mastering Reference.
Glossary.
Index.
Overview
This specially expanded edition of Mastering Access is the most complete Access book available anywhere. Written by two Access experts, Mastering Access 2000 Premium Edition teaches you everything you need to know to get the most out of this powerful business tool. Inside, you'll find in-depth coverage of Web publishing, subdatasheet views, macro development, improved SQL Server integration, and scores of ...