Access 2003 Bible

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If Access 2003 can do it, you can do it too... Databases can be complex. That's why you need the expert guidance in this comprehensive reference manual to help you harness their power with a solid understanding of database purpose, construction, and application. If this is your first encounter with Access, you'll appreciate the thorough attention to database fundamentals and terminology. If you're familiar with earlier versions, you can jump right into Access 2003 enhancements like wider use of XML and Web services. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Access 2003 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 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 , and other Office applications Bonus CD-ROM and companion Web site! All source code from the book as well as a complete working example Exclusive Office 2003 Super Bible eBook, with more than 500 pages of information about how Microsoft Office components work together Bonus shareware, freeware, trial, demo, and evaluation programs that work with or enhance Microsoft Office Searchable eBook version of Access 2003 Bible An easy-to-use interface that allows you to browse and install everything on the CD