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Access 2007 Essential Training
with: David Rivers
Running Time: 5.5 hours

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Access 2007 Essential Training
with: David Rivers

From using predefined Access 2007 database applications to building them from scratch, Access 2007 Essential Training covers each step of understanding, creating, and modifying databases for custom business purposes. Instructor David Rivers shows even the most database-challenged how to utilize this powerful software for creating reports and charts, as well as for business record keeping and analysis. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

Download the exercise files:
Exercise_Files.sitx (3.9 MB)
Exercise_Files.zip (4 MB)

Table of contents

Introduction

Welcome 0:47 0.9 MB

1. Getting Started with Access

Database concepts and terminology 10:12 17.4 MB
Starting Access 5:15 7.5 MB
The Getting Started window 4:42 6.8 MB
The Quick Access toolbar 3:51 6.7 MB
Opening an existing Access database 2:51 5.2 MB
The work environment 9:38 14.4 MB
Customizing the Access environment 6:48 11.2 MB

2. Creating Databases and Tables

Planning and designing databases 2:38 2.7 MB
Working with fields 5:31 3.9 MB
Choosing keys 3:42 2.8 MB
Creating tables 3:10 4.5 MB
Creating fields 6:30 6.6 MB
Working with records 5:05 5.6 MB
Working with data 7:15 9.8 MB
Checking spelling 5:32 7.4 MB

3. Working with Fields and Records

Modifying table design 6:08 8.6 MB
Finding and editing records 3:39 5.3 MB
Organizing and sorting records 4:58 7.4 MB

4. Creating Data Entry Rules

Setting field properties 5:32 7.3 MB
Using input masks 5:36 7.3 MB
Setting validation rules 8:26 12.4 MB

5. Relational Database Techniques

Creating key fields 4:56 6.6 MB
Creating table relationships 5:58 7.2 MB
Enforcing referential integrity 4:17 4.8 MB
Using subdatasheets 4:24 5.5 MB

6. Working with Queries

Creating a query using the wizard 5:15 6.3 MB
Creating a query from scratch 6:34 8.3 MB
Modifying a query in Design view 4:41 5.7 MB
Performing calculations on a group of records 2:37 3.2 MB
Creating flexible queries 7:27 9.7 MB

7. Working with Forms

Introduction to forms 2:08 1.9 MB
Creating forms with the Form wizard 6:27 7.2 MB
Creating forms from the Design view 5:00 6.3 MB
Modifying a form's design 8:09 15.8 MB
Creating subforms 6:19 9.9 MB
Adding command buttons to a form 5:57 9.4 MB
Sorting and filtering with forms 6:17 8.1 MB
Switchboards vs. the Navigation pane 11:20 16.7 MB

8. Working with Reports

Using the Report wizard 6:09 7.5 MB
Modifying reports in Design view 7:30 12.8 MB
Adding custom calculated fields to a report 7:11 11.1 MB
Formatting reports 9:49 17.3 MB
Summarizing report information 7:58 12.3 MB
Creating a mailing label report 6:26 8.9 MB
Printing reports 4:34 6.9 MB

9. Working with Macros

Creating macros 4:57 6.2 MB
Attaching macros 5:01 8.1 MB
Automating data entry with macros 7:49 10.1 MB
Validating data with macros 7:16 9.3 MB
Creating auto-executing macros 2:55 3.5 MB

10. Sharing Data with Word and Excel

Importing data into Access 6:14 8.7 MB
Using Package and Sign 5:28 8 MB
Sharing via email 4:29 6.7 MB
Exporting data to Excel 4:37 7.8 MB

11. Working with Charts

Working with charts 7:14 14.3 MB
Working with pivot charts 5:21 7.4 MB

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