Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Quick tour of Access 2002
The world of relational databases
Creating a database
Creating and modifying tables
Relating tables
Entering and editing data
Sorting, filtering, and printing records
Extracting information with queries
Creating advanced queries
Creating form and nd report designs
Using the form wizard
Customizing forms
Using the report wizard
Customizing reports
Creating charts, PivotTables, and PivotCharts
Customizing the workplace
Improving database performance
Understanding events and the event model
Automating with macros
Customizing menus and toolbars
Creating custom switchboards and dialog boxes
Exchanging database objects and text
Exchanging data with outside sources
Access 2002 on the internet
Introducing Microsoft Visual Basic
Sharing with multiple users
Securing a database
Developing an end-user application
Converting to access 2002
A. MOUS exam objectives
B. What's on the CD

Master all the powerful features of Access 2002. This complete reference explains in full detail how to design and use Access tables, queries, forms, and reports and maximize all the program's capabilities. Chapters on VBA techniques pave your way to Access programming, and a special section on using Access on the Internet is also included. The CD-ROM contains database files from the book's examples so you can recreate the sample projects. You'll also get Test Yourself software to help you prepare for the MOUS Certification Exams for Access 2002