Book Description | Databases can be complex, that's why you need the expert guidance of this comprehensive reference to help you harness their power with a solid understanding of database purpose, construction, and application. Whether it is your first encounter with Microsoft Access, or you're familiar with earlier version you'll appreciate the thorough attention to database fundamentals and terminology, as well as wider use of XML and Web services Additional coverage and topics you'll learn include: - Create tables, manipulate datasheets, and work with multiple tables - Understand the seven database objects and design systems objects - Apply the seven-step design method to build databases tailored to your needs - Build forms with wizards, create bound and unbound forms, and add data validation - Learn how to use Visual Basic(R) and the VBA Editor to automate Access applications - Use XML to create basic and advanced Data Access Pages - Automate query parameters, create functions and subroutines, and add programmed error routines - Exchange data with Word, Excel, PowerPoint(R), and other Office applications The Bonus website content contains all source code from the book as well as a complete working example and bonus shareware, freeware, trial, demo, and evaluation programs that work with or enhance Microsoft Office |