• MicrosoftВ® Office Access™ 2007 Step by Step
  • Table of Contents
  • Copyright
    • About the Authors
    • Introducing Access 2007
    • Information for Readers Running Windows XP
    • The Microsoft Business Certification Program
  • Features and Conventions of This Book
    • Using the Book's CD
    • Getting Help
    • Quick Reference
  • Chapter 1. Exploring Access 2007
    • Working in Access 2007
    • Understanding Database Concepts
    • Opening an Existing Database
    • Exploring Tables
    • Exploring Queries
    • Exploring Forms
    • Exploring Reports
    • Exploring Other Access Objects
    • Previewing and Printing Access Objects
    • Key Points
  • Chapter 2. Creating a Database
    • Creating a Database from a Template
    • Creating a Table Manually
    • Creating a Table from a Template
    • Manipulating Table Columns and Rows
    • Key Points
  • Chapter 3. Populating a Database
    • Importing Information from Another Access Database
    • Importing Information from an Excel Worksheet
    • Importing or Linking to a SharePoint List
    • Collecting Data Through E-Mail
    • Importing Information from a Text File
    • Importing Information from an XML File
    • Importing Information from an HTML File
    • Importing Information from an Outlook Folder
    • Importing Information from a dBASE File
    • Key Points
  • Chapter 4. Sharing and Reusing Information
    • Exporting Information to Another Access Database
    • Exporting Information to Excel
    • Exporting Information to a SharePoint List
    • Exporting Information to Word
    • Exporting Information to a Text File
    • Exporting Information to an XML File
    • Exporting Information to an HTML File
    • Copying Information to Other Office Programs
    • Key Points
  • Chapter 5. Simplifying Data Entry by Using Forms
    • Creating a Form by Using the Form Tool
    • Refining Form Properties
    • Changing the Arrangement of a Form
    • Adding Controls to a Form
    • Entering Data in a Form by Using VBA
    • Creating a Form by Using an AutoForm
    • Adding a Subform to a Form
    • Key Points
  • Chapter 6. Locating Specific Information
    • Sorting Information in a Table
    • Filtering Information in a Table
    • Filtering Information by Using a Form
    • Locating Information That Matches Multiple Criteria
    • Creating a Query Manually
    • Creating a Query by Using a Wizard
    • Performing Calculations by Using a Query
    • Key Points
  • Chapter 7. Keeping Your Information Accurate
    • Restricting the Type of Data in a Field
    • Restricting the Amount of Data in a Field
    • Specifying the Format of Data in a Field
    • Restricting Data by Using Validation Rules
    • Creating a Simple Lookup List
    • Creating a Multi-Column Lookup List
    • Updating Information in a Table
    • Deleting Information from a Table
    • Preventing Database Problems
    • Key Points
  • Chapter 8. Working with Reports
    • Creating a Report by Using a Wizard
    • Modifying Report Design
    • Creating a Report Manually
    • Modifying Report Content
    • Adding a Subreport to a Report
    • Previewing and Printing a Report
    • Key Points
  • Chapter 9. Making Your Database Easy to Use
    • Creating a Switchboard
    • Creating Custom Categories
    • Controlling the Features Available to Database Users
    • Making Favorite Access Commands Quickly Available
    • Key Points
  • Chapter 10. Securing and Sharing Information
    • Assigning a Password to a Database
    • Preventing Changes to Database Code
    • Securing a Database for Distribution
    • Key Points
  • Glossary
  • Choose the Right Book for You
    • Published and Upcoming Titles
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