Chapter 1. Getting Started with Access

What You'll Do

Understand How Databases Store Data

Start Access

Use Task Panes

Open a Database

Find a File or Contents in a File

View the Access Window

Arrange Windows

Choose Menu Commands

Choose Dialog Box Options

Work with Toolbars

View Database Objects

Get Help While You Work

Get Help from the Office Assistant

Get Access Updates on the Web

Save Your Work

Recover an Office Program

Detect and Repair Problems

Close a Database and Quit Access