Access 2003: Your visual blueprintfor creating and maintaining real-world databases (Visual Read Less, Learn More)

Welcome to the only guidebook series that takes a visual approach to professional-level computer topics. Open the book and you’ll discover step-by-step screen shots that demonstrate over 140 key techniques to help you make the most of Access 2003, including:

• Building charts and graphs
• Designing user-friendly forms
• Creating tables, queries, and Data Access Pages
• Writing macros
• Converting macros to VBA code
• Setting up database relationships
• Programming Access with VBA
• Writing and using classes
• Managing databases
• Using ActiveX Data Objects
• Using Data Access Pages in a Web site

Trial software and more on CD-ROM!

• Demo versions of Speed Ferret and Total Access Analyzer
• Trial versions of Total Visual SourceBook code library, Total Access Admin database maintenance control, and Total Access Components (ActiveX controls written for Access)
• Sample databases from the book
• Assorted other database tools from FMS Inc.
• Links to various downloadable files
• A searchable e-version of the book

• "Apply It" and "Extra"sidebars highlight useful tips
• High-resolution screen shots demonstrate each task
• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules