The Ultimate Microsoft Office Access 2007 Resource Build a highly responsive a database so you can track, report, and share information and make more informed decisions. This comprehensive resource shows you how to design and develop custom Access 2007 databases--even if you have little or no programming experience. You'll learn to collect data from a variety of sources, share it securely with others, and integrate it with other Office applications. Filled with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, Microsoft Office Access 2007: The Complete Reference shows you how to take full advantage of all the new features, including the new ribbon user interface and navigation pane, new field types, and more. Create a reliable and versatile information management solution with help from this all-inclusive guide. As a bonus, you can gain hands-on experience by following along with the book's sample databases on the CD-ROM. Customize the user interface to suit your preferences Use the built-in database templates or design your own Create, modify, and relate tables Enter and edit data Write advanced queries to extract and manipulate information Create customized forms and reports Improve performance and back up your database Develop macros to carry out automated responses to user actions Import, link, and export data Enable a multiple-user environment Secure your database

The inside scoop...for when you want more than the official line! Microsoft Access 2007 may be a major new update, but to use it with confidence, you'll need to know its quirks and shortcuts. Find out what the manual doesn't always tell you in this insider's guide to using Access 2007 in the real world. What's the best way to use the new features? What are "intelligent" forms? From setting up tables to encrypting databases, first get the official way, then the best way from an expert. Unbiased coverage of how to get the most out of Access, from using the Quick Launch Toolbar and Office Button to building a database from scratch Savvy, real-world advice on everything from using form views, PivotTables, and PivotCharts to writing questions in the form of a query Time-saving techniques and practical guidance on creating smart macros, collaborating with others using SharePoint(r), and adding pizzazz to reports Tips and hacks that help you work around Access quirks, avoid pitfalls, and increase your productivity Sidebars and tables on sorting rules for special characters, predefined sizes for number data types, and more

A guide to Microsoft Access provides instructions on such topics as building and using databases, analyzing data, integrating Access with other applications, and using queries to extract information.

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In this book, Microsoft Program Manager Zac Woodall shows developers and IT pros how to use the new template architecture in Access 2007 to deliver rich data-centric tracking applications. He explains what Access templates are, how they are used, and how to create them. His discussion of template design and customization includes details that every template designer should know, such as design guidelines, best practices, and advice for overcoming technical hurdles. Advanced topics include personalization,designing for SharePoint, template security, enterprise deployment, and a detailed breakdown of the template (.accdt) file format. In only 256 pages, this book helps the reader to: Design Access 2007 Templates Build Enterprise Templates for Access 2007 Implement Secure Access 2007 Templates This book comes with a bonus chapter "Customizing the Field Templates Task Pane" and five bonus sample templates, which readers can use in their own projects (Access Add-In, Access Ribbon XML, Contacts Modified, Table Creator, and Template Maker). These valuable bonus materials are available as a web site download.

This book focuses on the three technologies that need mastering to get the most out of Access: forms, reports and queries. It is packed full of real-world examples and techniques to help the reader learn and understand the importance of each section.

A comprehensive guide to programming for Access 2010 and 2007 Millions of people use the Access database applications, and hundreds of thousands of developers work with Access daily. Access 2010 brings better integration with SQL Server and enhanced XML support; this Wrox guide shows developers how to take advantage of these and other improvements. With in-depth coverage of VBA, macros, and other programming methods for building Access applications, this book also provides real-world code examples to demonstrate each topic. Access 2010 Programmer's Referenceis a comprehensive guide to the best-of-breed techniques for programming Access applications. Coverage Includes: Introduction to Microsoft Access 2010 New Features Upgrading and Converting to Access 2010 Macros in Access 2010 Using the VBA Editor VBA Basics Using VBA in Access Creating Classes in VBA Extending VBA with APIs Working with the Windows Registry Using DAO to Access Data Using ADO to Access Data Using SQL with VBA Using VBA to Enhance Forms Enhancing Reports with VBA Customizing the Ribbon Customizing the Office Backstage Working with Office 2010 Working with SharePoint Working with .NET Building Client-Server Applications with Access The Access 2010 Templates Access Runtime Deployment Database Security Access 2010 Security Features