Teach Yourself VISUALLY Access 2010,

The visual way to get up to speed on Access 2010

It's one thing to gain access to Access. It's another thing
entirely to figure out how to do all the things you want to do in
Access, because the software is not all that intuitive. This
full-color guide clearly shows you how to get the most out of
Access 2010, including how to enter new records; create, edit, and
design tables and forms; organize, analyze, and share data;
generate concise reports; and much more.

With pages of step-by-step instructions, graphics, and helpful
advice, this is the visual learner's Access book-keep this on your
desk and flip to what you need, any time!

• Explores the very latest features, functions, and tools of
  Access 2010, a database software tool that is part of the new
  Microsoft Office 2010

• Teaches you how to enter new records and create, edit, and
  design tables and forms

• Explains how to organize, analyze, and share data; generate
  concise reports; add smart tags to tables, save backup copies of
  your data; and more

• Demonstrates through step-by-step instructions and numerous,
  full-color screen shots and graphics, so you can see exactly how to
  perform tasks

This unparalleled book contains everything you need to know to
use Access 2010 effectively.

Autorentext

Faithe Wempen, M.A., is a Microsoft Office Specialist Master
Instructor and the author of over 100 books on computer hardware
and software, including the PowerPoint 2010 Bible, Microsoft
Office 2010 for Seniors for Dummies, and A+ Certification
Workbook for Dummies.

Faithe is currently an adjunct instructor of computer information
technology at IUPUI, where she teaches PC hardware and software
architecture and A+ certification. Her online courses for corporate
clients, including Hewlett Packard, Sony, and CNET, have educated
over a quarter of a million students all over the world.

Zusammenfassung

The visual way to get up to speed on Access 2010

It's one thing to gain access to Access. It's another thing entirely to figure out how to do all the things you want to do in Access, because the software is not all that intuitive. This full-color guide clearly shows you how to get the most out of Access 2010, including how to enter new records; create, edit, and design tables and forms; organize, analyze, and share data; generate concise reports; and much more.

With pages of step-by-step instructions, graphics, and helpful advice, this is the visual learner's Access book-keep this on your desk and flip to what you need, any time!

• Explores the very latest features, functions, and tools of Access 2010, a database software tool that is part of the new Microsoft Office 2010
• Teaches you how to enter new records and create, edit, and design tables and forms
• Explains how to organize, analyze, and share data; generate concise reports; add smart tags to tables, save backup copies of your data; and more
• Demonstrates through step-by-step instructions and numerous, full-color screen shots and graphics, so you can see exactly how to perform tasks
  This unparalleled book contains everything you need to know to use Access 2010 effectively.

Inhalt
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Access 2010. An Introduction to Access 2010.

Start and Exit Access.

Create a Blank Database.

Close a Database.

Create a Database by Using a Template.

Open a Database File.

Understanding the Access 2010 Interface.

Change the Navigation Pane View.

Open and Close an Object.

View an Object.

Chapter 2: Entering and Editing Data.

Enter New Records.

Navigate between Records.

Edit Records.

Attach Files to Records.

Open, Save, and Remove File Attachments.

Insert an OLE Object.

Open, Edit, and Remove OLE Objects.

Enter Data in a Multivalued Field.

Delete Records.

Resize Datasheet Columns and Rows.

Sort Records.

Display Summary Statistics.

Print a Datasheet or Form.

Chapter 3: Working with Tables.

Plan Effective Tables.

Create a Table in Datasheet View.

Save a Table.

Create a Table in Design View.

Open a Table in Design View.

Rearrange Fields.

Insert and Delete Fields.

Understanding Data Types.

Change a Field's Data Type.

Understanding Primary and Composite Keys.

Set the Primary or Composite Key.

Rename a Table.

Delete a Table.

Copy a Table.

Chapter 4: Working with Fields.

Understanding Field Properties.

Understanding Field Sizes.

Change a Field Size.

Set a Field Caption.

Set a Field's Format.

Set a Default Value.

Make a Field Required.

Index a Field.

Apply Smart Tags.

Create an Input Mask.

Create a Validation Rule.

Create a Record-Level Validation Rule.

Chapter 5: Working with Relationships and Lookups.

Understanding Relationships.

Create a Relationship between Two Tables.

Edit a Relationship.

Remove a Relationship.

Arrange the Relationships Window.

Print a Relationship Report.

View Object Dependencies.

Document the Database.

Understanding Lookups.

Create a Table for Use as a Field Lookup.

Create a Field Lookup Based on a Table.

Create a Field Lookup with Values That You Specify.

Set Up a Multivalued Field.

Chapter 6: Finding and Filtering Data.

Understanding Find and Replace.

Find Data by Using Find and Replace.

Replace Data by Using Find and Replace.

Filter to Show Only Blank or Nonblank Entries.

Filter by Selection.

Filter for Multiple Values.

Using Text Filters.

Filter by Form.

Save a Filter As a Query.

Chapter 7: Creating Simple Queries.

Understanding Queries.

Create a Query with the Simple Query Wizard.

Start a New Query in Query Design View.

Insert, Arrange, and Remove Query Fields.

Set Field Sorting.

Add an Alias to a Query Field.

Understanding Criteria.

Filter a Query for a Specific Value.

Specify a Range of Values.

Specify a List of Values.

Hide a Field in the Query Results.

Combine Criteria.

Limit the Records Returned.

Chapter 8: Creating More Complex Queries.

Understanding Summary Queries.

Create a Summary Query with the Simple Query Wizard.

Create a Summary Query in Query Design View.

Understanding Calculated Fields.

Create a Calculated Field.

Understanding Action Queries.

Run a Make Table Query.

Run a Delete Query.

Run an Append Query. Run an Upda...