Access 2003 Your Visual Blueprint for Creating and Maintaining Real-World Databases

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Welcome to the only guidebook series that takes a visual approach to professional-level computer topics. Open the book and you'll discover step-by-step screen shots that demonstrate over 140 key techniques to help you make the most of Access 2003, including:Building charts and graphsDesigning user-friendly formsCreating tables, queries, and Data Access PagesWriting macrosConverting macros to VBA codeSetting up database relationshipsProgramming Access with VBAWriting and using classesManaging databasesUsing ActiveX Data ObjectsUsing Data Access Pages in a Web siteTrial software and more on CD-ROM!Demo versions of Speed Ferret and Total Access AnalyzerTrial versions of Total Visual SourceBook code library, Total Access Admin database maintenance control, and Total Access Components (ActiveX controls written for Access)Sample databases from the bookAssorted other database tools from FMS Inc.Links to various downloadable filesA searchable e-version of the book'Apply It' and 'Extra'sidebars highlight useful tipsHigh-resolution screen shots demonstrate each taskSuccinct explanations walk you through step by stepTwo-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules