Access 97 Unleashed [Paperback]

Dwayne Gifford (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1996 | Series: Unleashed

Access, one of Microsoft's database managers for Windows, has become one of the most accepted standards of database management for personal computers. The Unleashed format for this book allows current and new users to quickly find and easily find the information they need on the new features. It also serves as a complete reference for database programmers new to Access.
-- Readers learn advanced techniques for working with tables, queries, forms, and data
-- Shows how to program Access and how to integrate the database with the Internet
-- CD-ROM includes Access utilities and applications and an electronic Access reference library

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Access, one of Microsoft's database managers for Windows, has become one of the most accepted standards of database management for personal computers. The Unleashed format for this book allows current and new users to quickly find and easily find the information they need on the new features. It also serves as a complete reference for database programmers new to Access. - Readers learn advanced techniques for working with tables, queries, forms, and data

- Shows how to program Access and how to integrate the database with the Internet

- CD-ROM includes Access utilities and applications and an electronic Access reference library

From the Back Cover

POWERFUL RESOURCE: The Unleashed series takes you beyond the average discussions of the technology, giving you practical advice and in-depth coverage. Use the comprehensive index and table of contents to find everything you need. With these extensive guides, you'll obtain the skills, understanding, and breadth of knowledge to unleash the full potential of Access 97. Dwayne R. Gifford is a Programmer/Analyst in several Microsoft products such as Access, Visual Basic(R), SQL Server(TM) and Visual C++(R)-a hobby that he has enjoyed for the past 7 years. In addition, he is the author and co-author of several books by Sams Publishing on Access, Visual Basic, SQL Server and Office. DETAILED INFORMATION ON HOW TO... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1082 pages
• Publisher: Sams Publishing; 2nd edition (December 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672309831
• ISBN-13: 978-0672309830
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,896,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST ACCESS 97 BOOK FOR NOV TO INT USERS - PERIOD!, April 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Access 97 Unleashed (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I saw the other negative reviews and was very surprised. This book has been a wonderful tool. I was comfortable with QUE books and purchased a QUE book on ACCESS 97. I hated it. I purchased this book and found it to be everything I needed. It is a true comprehensive reference book. I can look up what I am having trouble with and go to that section to have my problem answered. Not so with the QUE book I had. I highly recommend this book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Contains very little useful information, November 19, 1999

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Anne M. "annemb" (Orchard Park, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Access 97 Unleashed (Paperback)

I own a number of Access 97 books at different levels from teach yourself up to the Developers Handbook. This is the book I have found to contain the least useful information. Do yourself a favor and look at other books.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Can't find what I need, May 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Access 97 Unleashed (Paperback)

I bought this book because I've been very pleased with other "Unleashed" titles.

However, I have to agree with the other reviewers here. The index is lousy and I haven't yet been able to find what I need. I've been trying to find out how to use the "Filter by Form" toolbar button and I haven't found it either in the Index or table of contents.

Next time I'll read the Amazon reviews first (like I usually do)!