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What kind of golden nuggets are in your data? This reference shows how to take advantage of Microsoft Access 2010's new features and capabilities so you can, well, access the information you need. You'll breeze through everything from tables, queries, and forms to database administration and Visual Basic for Applications as you learn this program.

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Set the table — follow easy ways to make new tables, create table templates, and utilize the Table Wizard
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Pick and choose your data — learn how to find the information you want and organize it in a way that's more useful
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Get creative with forms — build your own forms using the Form Wizard
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Cut your workload — find out how to write simple instructions that tell Access how to automate steps instead of doing it yourself
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Show it off — see the best ways to design reports and print form letters, mailing labels, numbers with totals and subtotals, and more
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Keep your database clean — discover what you need to do to ensure that your data is neat and tidy
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Go beyond Access — interact with and move data to and from other programs on your computer or computers all over the world

Open the book and find:

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How to easily design your relational database
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Ways to create select queries
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How to design and use forms for editing data
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Techniques for spiffing up reports with charts and graphs
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Methods for making macros smarter
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Steps for securing your database
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Tips for programming in VBA
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How to use Access with SharePoint and SQL Server