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Microsoft Access

Overview: Access is a relational database application. A relational database contains a large amount of data that is split into numerous tables; each table includes only the information pertinent to one subject, such as Customer, Orders, or Items. As a result, each table is smaller; more manageable; and, in turn, more efficient. This Introduction Course will teach delegates the basic skills necessary to effectively begin creating & working with databases.

Getting Started with Access 

Opening an Existing Database
Using Menu Commands
Displaying and Hiding Toolbars
Selecting Object Types
Opening a Database Object

Creating Tables

Creating & Designing a New Database
Using Design View
Adding Field Names
Assigning Data Types
Adding a Field Description
Setting a Primary Key & Saving a New Table
Using the Table Wizard

Working with Tables

Using Datasheet View
Navigating Fields in Tables
Adding & Deleting Records
Moving through Records
Selecting & Editing Records

Editing Tables

Changing the Row Height & Column Width
Changing a Font Attribute
Selecting a Column; Moving a Column
Hiding/Un-hiding a Column
Freezing Columns

Setting Field Properties

Limiting Field Size
Setting Number Formats, Date/Time Formats
Setting Yes/No Formats, Default Values
Setting Validation Rules
Creating an Input Mask

Finding and Filtering Data

Sorting Records
Finding Specific Records
Finding Records using Wildcards
Using Replace; Filter By Selection
Applying/Removing a Filter
Using Filter Excluding Selection
Using the Filter For Feature
Using Filter By Form

Using Simple Queries

Using Queries and RecordSets
Using the Simple Query Wizard
Creating a Query in Design View
Opening a Query
Adding a Table to a Query
Joining Tables in a Query
Running a Query

Modifying Query Results

Sorting a Query
Adding Criteria to a Query
Hiding a Field in a Query
Adding a Record using a Query
Printing a Query

Creating Basic Forms

Using the Form Wizard
Viewing Records in a Form
Printing Records in a Form
Basing a Form on a Query
Using AutoForm
Adding a Record using a Form

Creating Basic Reports

Using the Report Wizard
Using Print Preview
Printing Pages of a Report
Basing a Report on a Query
Using AutoReport

Creating Relationships

Using Related Tables
Creating a Relationship
Setting Referential Integrity
Adding a Table - Relationships Window

 


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