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Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Office Access 2003
By Mike  Gunderloy, Susan  Sales  Harkins
Publisher	: Que
Pub Date	: September 15, 2003
ISBN	: 0-7897-2940-7
Pages	: 352

		Copyright
		About the Author
		Acknowledgments
		We Want to Hear from You!
		Introduction
			Some Key Terms
			Some Things to Keep in Mind
			The Basic Structure of This Book
			Conventions Used in This Book
			Contacting the Authors
		Part I:   Getting to Know Access
			Chapter 1.   Welcome to Databases
				What Can You Do with a Database?
				Why Not Just Use Excel?
				A Sample Database: Northwind Traders
			Chapter 2.   Take a Quick Tour of Access
				Launching Access
				Opening a Database
				Opening an Existing File
				Converting
				Exploring the Access User Interface
				Making a Grand Exit
			Chapter 3.   Exploring the Database Window
				What's in the Database Window?
				Organizing Database Objects
		Part II:   Building and Using a Database
			Chapter 4.   Planning a Database
				The Goal
				Determining the Database's Purpose
				The Discovery ProcessFinding the Data
				Identifying Possible Forms
				Planning Possible Reports
			Chapter 5.   Building Your First Tables
				What's in a Table?
				How to Create a Simple Table
				Working with Data in Your Tables
				How to Find Information
			Chapter 6.   Tapping the Power of Relationships
				Using the Lookup Wizard
				Using the Table Analyzer to Create Relationships
				Using the Relationships Window
				SubdatasheetsA Product of Relationships
			Chapter 7.   Retrieving Data with Queries
				How to Create Simple Queries
				Using Query Design View
		Part III:   Putting a Friendly Face on Your Data
			Chapter 8.   Creating and Using Data Entry Forms
				Creating Simple Forms
				Entering Data Through Forms
				Finding Information with Forms
			Chapter 9.   Printing Information with Reports
				Building Reports
				Using Reports
			Chapter 10.   Take Your Data to the Web with Pages
				A Quick Overview of the Page Object
				Creating Simple Pages
				Using Pages
				How You'll Use Pages
		Part IV:   Making Access Work Your Way
			Chapter 11.   Customizing Your Tables
				Using Data Types Wisely
				Setting Field Properties
				Working with Indexes
			Chapter 12.   Getting Down to Business with Queries
				Running the Query Wizards
				Working in Query Design View
			Chapter 13.   Customizing Forms
				Setting Form Properties
				Using the Field List
				Using the Toolbox
				Working with Sections and Subforms
				Object Dependencies
			Chapter 14.   Dressing Up Your Reports
				Formatting Reports
				Specialized Wizards
		Part V:   Letting Access Do Your Work for You
			Chapter 15.   Automating Your Database
				Using the Switchboard Wizard
				Setting Startup Options
				Writing Macros
			Chapter 16.   Sharing Data
				Exporting Data to Excel
				Using Excel Data in Access
				Copying Linked Data
				Exporting Access Data to a Text File
				Importing Text Files into Access
				Publishing to Word
				Merging Access Data with Word Documents
				Sending Access Objects in Email
				More Compatible Formats
			Chapter 17.   Using Common Office Features
				The Helpful AssistantNot!
				Running SpellCheck
				About AutoCorrect
				Getting Help When You Need It
				Customizing Access Toolbars
		Index