THE ABSOLUTE MINIMUM

In this chapter, you got your first glimpse of Microsoft's desktop database, Access.

You also saw some of the main user interface features of Access:

• Access is Microsoft's desktop database, designed for personal use or small businesses.

• Databases such as Access can protect your data from accidental errors and speed up data entry.

• Access forms offer an easy way to enter and display data.

• Access reports turn your data into attractive printed output.

• Access data pages let you move your data to the Internet.