Access 2003

Free Access 2003 E-Book User’s Manual: The Basics of Access 2003

Microsoft Office Access 2003 is a database management program which allows users to import and export their data, as well as work with XML data files. This user’s manual was designed for users who have taken an introductory Access training course, but need additional support on day-to-day database management tasks. It is available as a free e-book download here.

This e-book manual starts with a break down of the visual layout of the Access screen and provides an overview to planning databases as well as frequently used naming conventions for fields, controls, and objects in Microsoft Access. Fundamental database management tasks, such as creating tables and forms, manipulating data appearance, importing and linking data, using filter and select queries, creating table relationships, and running multi-table queries are identified and broken down in simply and clearly worded explanations. Full-color diagrams and screen shots are utilized throughout the manual, and useful information is highlighted for quick reference.

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On installation of Access, the installation of sample databases like Northwind is an option.

Content

1. Section 1 Screen Layout
   1. Windows Concepts
   2. The Screen Layout
   3. Using Help
2. Section 2 Access Overview
   1. What is a database?
   2. Naming Conventions
   3. Planning a Database
3. Section 3 Creating a Database
   1. Starting and naming a database
   2. Creating a Table
   3. Setting a Primary Key
   4. Field Properties
   5. Other Field Properties
   6. Editing the Table Structure
   7. Saving Tables
   8. Creating a Table using a Table Wizard
4. Section 4
   1. Switch between Views of a Table
   2. Adding New Records
   3. Selecting Fields & Records in Datasheet View
   4. Editing Table Data
   5. Moving Around a Table
   6. The Undo/Redo Command
   7. Spell Checking Feature
   8. Searching & Replacing Information
   9. Searching and Replacing Data
5. Section 5 Table Properties
   1. Changing the Table Appearance
   2. Modifying the Row Height
   3. Altering Column Order
   4. Freezing Columns
   5. Sorting Data in a Table
6. Section 6 Importing and Linking Data
   1. Importing from Access and Excel
   2. Importing form Excel
   3. Linking to Access and Excel
   4. Round Tripping between versions
   5. Renaming and Copying Tables
7. Section 7 Using Filter and Select Queries
   1. Filtering Data in a Table
   2. Filtering Data in a Table
   3. Running a Select Query
   4. Specifying text, numeric, date, and logic criteria
   5. Calculated Fields
   6. Using Query Wizards
8. Section 8 Relationships
   1. Why do we need relationships
   2. Different Types of Relationships
   3. Creating a relationship
9. Section 9 Multi-table Queries
   1. Multiple Table Queries
   2. Deciding which tables to Join
   3. Joining Tables for a query
   4. Joining Tables in Queries
   5. Find Unmatched Query Wizard
   6. Find Duplicates Query Wizard
10. Section 10 Creating Forms
    1. Using Forms
    2. Viewing Forms
    3. The Form Wizard
11. Section 11 Form Layout and Formatting
    1. Editing Forms
    2. The Field List box
    3. Formatting Controls
    4. Format Painter
12. Section 12 Creating Reports
    1. Creating Reports
    2. Page Components
    3. Grouping and Summarising Data
    4. Viewing Reports
    5. Mailing Labels