Here s WHAT You ll Learn Easily navigate the new user interface Design and build your own database Build forms that help you collect information Create charts and reports Exchange data with other databases and documents Help prevent unauthorized data access Here s HOW You ll Learn It Jump in wherever you need answers Easy-to-follow STEPS and SCREENSHOTS show exactly what to do Handy TIPS teach new techniques and shortcuts Quick TRY THIS! exercises help you apply what you learn right away
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Simple, yet Powerful:
I have to say that this is not the book for someone wanting to run an administrative database for a 50k-employee company, but it IS a great book to freshen up on Access 2007. It comes with practice files to work on (if you are working cover-to-cover) and it is perfectly feasible to just go to the index and find the specific information you need. Good book :)
Good for an overview, but you'll probably need more:
If this is your first time using Access, this book is very helpful. It gives a good (and very basic) overview of the different features and fundamental abilities that Access 2007 offers, without being overwhelming. It is written to the beginner. It does also hit on the upgrades that the 2007 edition offers to the 2003 program. However, as much as this book has given me a working knowledge of Access and its capabilities, I do not feel equipped to set up my first database. It tells of a feature, and... more info
Useful Coverage of the 2007 Version of Microsoft Access:
This book does a good job covering Microsoft Access 2007. Moreover, the book serves as a good transition guide for users moving from earlier versions of Microsoft Access to Microsoft Access 2007. As does Microsoft Excel 2007 compared to earlier versions of Microsoft Excel (see my review of Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Plain & Simple (Plain & Simple Series) here), Microsoft Access 2007 offers a user interface that differs significantly from earlier versions of Access. This book does a good job... more info
True Title!:
This book is great and provides step by step and illustrates; is true to its word!
