With Lotus 1-2-3/M, users can merge the ease of use and familiarity of the PC spreadsheet with the extensive information of a rich corporate database. This guide shows how to streamline IBM database management with Lotus 1-2-3/M by using database products such as Structured Query Language/Data Systems (SQL/DS) and DB2. It covers how to set up 1-2-3/M to work with a database, use it to get data directly in and out of database tables, and set up criteria conditions in 1-2-3/M. Listings of required database authorization, example macros, and clear screen illustrations showing what users see are included.