Book Description

Complete classroom training manual for Microsoft Access 2019 and 365. Includes 189 pages and 108 individual topics. Includes practice exercises and keyboard shortcuts. You will learn about creating relational databases from scratch, using fields, field properties, joining and indexing tables, queries, forms, controls, subforms, reports, charting, macros, switchboard and navigation forms, and much more. Topics Covered: Getting Acquainted with Access 1. Creating a New Database 2. Overview of a Database 3. The Access Interface 4. Touch Mode 5. Viewing Database Objects in the Navigation Bar 6. Opening and Closing Databases Creating Relational Database Tables 1. The Flat-File Method of Data Storage 2. The Relational Model of Data Storage 3. Tips for Creating a Relational Database 4. Creating Relational Database Tables 5. Assigning a Primary Key to a Table Using Tables 1. Using Datasheet View 2. Navigating in Datasheet View 3. Adding Records in Database View 4. Editing and Deleting Records in Datasheet View 5. Inserting New Fields 6. Renaming Fields 7. Deleting Fields Field Properties 1. Setting Field Properties 2. The Field Size Property 3. The Format Property for Date/Time Fields 4. The Format Property for Logical Fields 5. Setting Default Values for Fields 6. Setting Input Masks 7. Setting Up Validation Rules and Responses 8. Requiring Field Input 9. Allowing Zero Length Entries Joining Tables 1. The Relationships Window 2. Enforcing Referential Integrity 3. Creating Lookup Fields Indexing Tables 1. Indexes 2. Creating Indexes 3. Deleting Indexes Queries 1. Using the Simple Query Wizard 2. Designing Queries 3. Joining Tables in a Query 4. Adding Criteria to the QBE Grid 5. Running a Query 6. SQL View 7. Sorting Query Results 8. Hiding Fields in a Result Set 9. Using Comparison Operators 10. Using AND and OR Conditions Advanced Queries 1. Using the Between… And Condition 2. Using Wildcard Characters in Queries 3. Creating a Calculated Field 4. Creating Top Value Queries 5. Aggregate Function Queries 6. Parameter Queries Advanced Query Types 1. Make Table Queries 2. Update Queries 3. Append Queries 4. Delete Queries 5. Crosstab Queries 6. The Find Duplicates Query 7. Removing Duplicate Records from a Table 8. The Find Unmatched Query Creating Forms 1. Forms Overview 2. The Form Wizard 3. Creating Forms 4. Using Forms 5. Form and Report Layout View 6. Form and Report Design View 7. Viewing the Ruler and Grid 8. The Snap to Grid Feature 9. Creating a Form in Design View 10. Modifying Form Sections in Design View Form & Report Controls 1. Selecting Controls 2. Deleting Controls 3. Moving and Resizing Controls 4. Sizing Controls to Fit 5. Nudging Controls 6. Aligning, Spacing, and Sizing Controls 7. Formatting Controls 8. Viewing Control Properties Using Controls 1. The Controls List 2. Adding Label Controls 3. Adding Logos and Image Controls 4. Adding Line and Rectangle Controls 5. Adding Combo Box Controls 6. Adding List Box Controls 7. Setting Tab Order Subforms 1. Creating Subforms 2. Using the Subform or Subreport Control Reports 1. Using the Report Wizard 2. Creating Basic Reports 3. Creating a Report in Design View 4. Sorting and Grouping Data in Reports 5. Creating Calculated Fields Subreports 1. Creating Subreports Charting Data 1. Using Charts 2. Insert a Modern Chart Macros 1. Creating a Standalone Macro 2. Assigning Macros to a Command Button 3. Assigning Macros to Events 4. Using Program Flow with Macros 5. Creating Autoexec Macros 6. Creating Data Macros 7. Editing Named Data Macros 8. Renaming and Deleting Named Data Macros Switchboard and Navigation Forms 1. Creating a Switchboard Form 2. Creating a Navigation Form 3. Controlling Startup Behavior Advanced Features 1. Getting External Data 2. Exporting Data 3. Setting a Database Password Helping Yourself 1. Using Access Help 2. The Tell Me Bar