Build a highly responsive a database so you can track, report, and share information and make more informed decisions. This comprehensive resource shows you how to design and develop custom Access 2007 databases--even if you have little or no programming experience. You'll learn to collect data from a variety of sources, share it securely with others, and integrate it with other Office applications.

Filled with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, Microsoft Office Access 2007: The Complete Reference shows you how to take full advantage of all the new features, including the new ribbon user interface and navigation pane, new field types, and more. Create a reliable and versatile information management solution with help from this all-inclusive guide. As a bonus, you can gain hands-on experience by following along with the book's sample databases on the CD-ROM.
Customize the user interface to suit your preferences
Use the built-in database templates or design your own
Create, modify, and relate tables
Enter and edit data
Write advanced queries to extract and manipulate information
Create customized forms and reports
Improve performance and back up your database
Develop macros to carry out automated responses to user actions
Import, link, and export data
Enable a multiple-user environment
Secure your database

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