Access 2007 Forms and Reports For Dummies [Paperback]

Brian Underdahl (Author), Darlene Underdahl (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470046597 | ISBN-13: 978-0470046593 | Publication Date: January 10, 2007 | Edition: 1

Do you have tons and tons of data on your computer but you’re not quite sure how to make heads or tails of them—or even organize them? Are you using Access as spreadsheet rather than what it was really meant for? If you have trouble finding meaning in your data, then Access 2007 Forms & Reports for Dummies let you discover the wonders of this highly useful program.

This no-nonsense guide gets right down to business by showing you the easy way to use this powerful tool. It gets you started with selective, targeted queries; forms that improve efficiency; and reports that communicate—while sparing you of any fancy language. This hands-on guide features clear, concise instructions that show you how to:

• Orient yourself with forms and reports
• Create and modify queries
• Build and edit forms
• Design and update reports
• Troubleshoot queries, forms, and reports
• Make your forms useful
• Add multiple tables to forms
• Add finishing touches to reports

Thanks to the included references, Web sites, and informative tips, putting your data to good use has never been easier. You’ll even add some pizzazz to your reports with handy suggestions on ways to wow your viewers. With Access 2007 Forms & Reports for Dummies, you will be creating effective queries, forms, and reports in no time!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Build forms that help you corral meaningful data

Develop effective queries and create useful reports that look great

What good is all that data if you can't use it for something? Access 2007 offers some cool enhancements to the forms-and-reports function, and this guide helps you start using them pronto. It skips the jargon and gets you going with selective, targeted queries, forms that improve efficiency, reports that communicate, and more.

Discover how to

• Enter data using the Form Wizard
• View and edit form data
• Analyze data with a report
• Filter information with queries
• Create summary reports
• Share data with other applications

About the Author

Brian Underdahl is the well-known, bestselling author of over 70 computer books on a broad range of subjects. He has appeared on a number of TV shows, including the Computer Chronicles, and several TechTV programs, and is the subject of an hour-long interview on the syndicated Computer Outlook radio program. One of his titles was recently recommended to viewers by Scott Gurvey, Bureau Chief, on the Nightly Business Report on PBS, and his books have won awards including an Award of Merit from the Northern California Technical Communications Competition and the Referenceware Excellence Award for best title in the Graphic Design and Multimedia category.
Brian has been involved in personal computers from their beginning and has a background in electrical engineering. His last “real” job was as a Senior Programmer/Analyst for a large company, where he worked hard to bring the power and freedom of PCs to the desktops.
Brian figures that it’s the author who should do the work so that readers can get their money’s worth. That’s why his books are different — he takes the time to explain what’s going on so that readers can understand the subjects easily.

Darlene Underdahl spent many years as a Quality Assurance expert. She is applying that “attention to detail” in the writing she does today. In addition to technical writing, she has written a memoir of her early years and is gathering notes for future projects. She works and lives with her husband, the bestselling author Brian Underdahl, in the mountains above Reno, Nevada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 390 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (January 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470046597
• ISBN-13: 978-0470046593
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #311,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to learn, March 23, 2007

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J. Kelly "GA Book Fan" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Access 2007 Forms and Reports For Dummies (Paperback)

I've got a LOT of Mr. Underdahl's books in my library, and have come to expect excellent coverage of whatever topics he writes on. I know how to use Access, but I'm not quite that up-to-speed on creating forms and reports and using the Query tool properly - this book fills in the blanks and shows you how maximize your time and financial investments in Access. The author also does a great job of showing you how to use the Access tools with other Office applications (like Word and Excel). The book is a great one-stop-source for Access 2007 forms/reports/query tool - if you use Access often, this book is one of those resources you'll always find yourself reaching out for... a great reference.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, quick, and fun!, April 23, 2008

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This review is from: Access 2007 Forms and Reports For Dummies (Paperback)

I didn't want to waste a lot of time--who has that? This book didn't waste my time but instead it told me what to do, how to do it, and why it mattered in simple, straightforward language. It was actually fun to see how much I could accomplish in Access in such a short time. Now everyone in the office thinks I'm an Access wizard.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Access 2007 Review, February 26, 2007

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This review is from: Access 2007 Forms and Reports For Dummies (Paperback)

Since I don't use Access often enough to be great at it, this is the perfect reference book to quickly guide me through unfamiliar areas. I found the "queries" discussions particularly helpful. Also, this book is loaded with tips, notes and reminders that really make sense and offer great ideas to manipulate the data and produce the perfect report. Thank you for making that task easier and less stressful.