Microsoft 365 Access for Dummies - Paperback

by Laurie A. Ulrich (Author), Ken Cook (Author)

Join the millions of people already using Microsoft Access and become a database power-user in no time!

In the newly revised edition of Microsoft Access For Dummies, professional database developer and Access extraordinaire Laurie Ulrich-Fuller walks you through the ins-and-outs of one of the world's most popular database platforms. This is the perfect beginner's guide to Microsoft Access, showing you how to create databases, extract data, create reports, and more. The author demonstrates a ton of tips, tricks, and best practices you can use immediately to create, maintain, and improve your databases. You'll also find:

• Updates outlining edge browser controls in forms
• Step-by-step guides explaining how to import, export, and edit data
• Easy-to-follow query-writing tutorials to help you find the exact data you're looking for when you need it

Whether you're a database novice or a data science whiz, Microsoft Access For Dummies has the info you need to supercharge your database skills. It's the perfect, how-to guide to get you up-to-speed on everything you need to know to get started with Microsoft's world-famous database app.

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The best A-to-Z guide for working with Microsoft 365^(R) Access^(TM) databases

In Microsoft 365^(R) Access(TM) For Dummies, veteran database educators bring you up to speed on one of the most popular database applications on the market today. You'll learn how to create, maintain, troubleshoot, and secure your very own database on Microsoft Access. You'll also discover how to create informative and beautiful reports, forms to help speed up and improve data entry, and queries to bring any data to your screen in seconds. From hard-to-find and useful keyboard shortcuts to complete guides to the Access interface, this book has absolutely everything you need to get started today.

Inside...

• Navigate the Access interface
• Import and export data
• Create stunning data visualizations
• Get the answers you need from your data
• Learn useful hotkeys, shortcuts, and tips
• Construct powerful data queries
• Build your database on the cloud
• Draft compelling data reports

Author Biography

Laurie A. Ulrich is a professional author and technology educator who has also written books about Microsoft Office, including Excel, and about Adobe Photoshop.

Ken Cook is an experienced database developer and author who has written on the subjects of Microsoft Access and Excel.