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