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Access 2007 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

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I've never used Access before and spent about 2 days tinkering with it before I decided I needed a book to get any further. This is the first one I picked up. It gives you step-by-step instructions on how to do the simplest of tasks: open a new database, create a new table, use one of the various wizards within Access, how to navigate the new ribbon, etc. But they gloss over anything more complicated than that. That's a big problem when you're trying to learn a program as powerful and easily complicated as Access. I was really looking for help designing queries and I got nothing out of this book - it actually left me a little more confused. I'm pretty good with computers. I can't imagine how confused someone would be if they were actually a "dummy" when it came to computers. Thankfully, I got this book from the library so I didn't waste any money on it, but I did waste my time reading through the first third of the book before I abandoned it. I would recommend Access 2007: The Missing Manual instead - that book walks you through everything, often with screen shots of the program.

I have used Microsoft Access at home for about 10 years, but never fully utilized most of it's powerful features, because I didn't take the time to really study any of the manuals and guides that were available. Prior to Access, my experience with data base applications was limited to proprietary programs of the company I worked for. Then I talked to someone about Access 2007 for Dummies, and decided to try it. I have only been using it for about 2 months and already I am pleased with my decision. The way it is written has allowed me to quickly identify some things I have always wanted to do with the program, as well as, show me some things I had never really considered in data analysis or record keeping. I am 75 years of age and semi-retired, so most of my use of the program is limited to keeping my personal, family and financial records, logging activities, generating forecasts, travel, sports data, etc. Knowing more about how Access works has enabled me to also reduce the amount of time spent updating and consolidating data.

Simpson's Access 2007 All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies, bought through Amazon, is one of the best introductions to Access 2007.
I had worked with Access 2002 and 2003 for several years. I soon realized that, for version 2007, I needed a thorough
relearning of Access object management.
Simpson's numbered steps provide clear and graduated instructions for each procedure. The marginal book and chapter headings are helpful in looking up related topics.
Brother Joe Bouchard

Received this book and was able to build my 1st Quality database, mostly by myself. The seller provided the book in excellent condition. There has been an update to this edition, but I was still able to get what I needed from it! Thanks!

I am continuously using this boof for a project I was assigned. I find it very helpful, well organized and easy to understand.

You can't go wrong with any of the "Dummies" books. They are very easy to read and the directions are written in plain English. I would always buy a "Dummies" book before any other type of manual.