Designed to introduce beginners to databases, this book shows readers how to use and customize a contact-management database and how to link complex sets of data. The last portion of the book focuses on creating and distributing an application designed by the reader. Beginners also learn how to create fully-fledged custom applications complete with switchboards, dialog boxes, toolbars and menus. In addition, intermediate users will find tips and tricks, including macro development, introductory VBA, OLE, DLL and DDE.
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Alan Simpson is the author of over 115 computer books on all sorts of topics: Windows, databases, Web-site design and development, programming, and network administration. His books are published throughout the world, in over a dozen languages, and have sold millions of copies. Though definitely in the techno-geek category, we let him contribute anyway because sometimes people like that come in handy.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT FOR BEGINNERS!,
By Doug Cowley (Okinawa, Japan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Access 97: For Windows 95/NT (Mastering) (Paperback)
This was my first Access book. It required little background knowledge going in. It covers everything from basic concepts to macros, switchboards, and VBA. I was surprised to see the negative review regarding the included CD. I found it very useful for analyzing objects and code. It gave me some great ideas for my own applications. My only complaint was that it could have flowed better. It does skip around from time to time. Probably the most impressive comment I have is in regards to the author. When I was stuck early on and couldn't find the answer I needed, I emailed the author. He responded within 24 hours with an answer and even sent sample code! It doesn't get better than that.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not for a novice, good general purpose applications,
By Joe Dority (Oklahoma, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Access 97: For Windows 95/NT (Mastering) (Paperback)
It's layout makes it hard to find what you need when you need it. It does contain a lot of information and touchs on most everything. it doesn't go as deep as I would like. It is a good referance book if you have time surf thru it's confusing index.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Should be called, "HOW TO USE WIN95",
By A Customer
This review is from: Access 97: For Windows 95/NT (Mastering) (Paperback)
This book focuses far too much on how to use the basic aspects of the Win95 enviroment, instead of cutting to the basics of how to use Access 97 and create anything.This is the WORST Sybex book I have ever bought.
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Microsoft Access 97 for Windows 95 is a database management system, or DBMS. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
query design window, freestanding chart, open the database window, table design window, datasheet view, switchboard form, equivalent menu options, object frame tool, custom switchboards, order entry database, macro sheet, hyperlink field, unit price field, appropriate field name, new table list, lookup field, open the property sheet, row selector, form design window, user first opens, toolbox button, startup dialog box, area code fields, cursor lands, design view Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Microsoft Access, Database Wizard, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Graph, Office Assistant, Control Wizards, Address Book Lessons, Office Shortcut Bar, Access Zoo, Control Panel, Window Help, Chart Wizard, Insert Hyperlink, Query View, Lookup Wizard, Table Wizard, Windows Taskbar, Remove Filter, Form Wizard, Report Wizard, Access Help Contents, Make Table, Web Wizard New!
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Microsoft Access 97 for Windows 95 is a database management system, or DBMS. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
query design window, freestanding chart, open the database window, table design window, datasheet view, switchboard form, equivalent menu options, object frame tool, custom switchboards, order entry database, macro sheet, hyperlink field, unit price field, appropriate field name, new table list, lookup field, open the property sheet, row selector, form design window, user first opens, toolbox button, startup dialog box, area code fields, cursor lands, design view Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Microsoft Access, Database Wizard, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Graph, Office Assistant, Control Wizards, Address Book Lessons, Office Shortcut Bar, Access Zoo, Control Panel, Window Help, Chart Wizard, Insert Hyperlink, Query View, Lookup Wizard, Table Wizard, Windows Taskbar, Remove Filter, Form Wizard, Report Wizard, Access Help Contents, Make Table, Web Wizard New!
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- Your First Computer Pb by Alan Simpson in Back Cover
- Understanding Microsoft Access by Alan Simpson in Back Cover
- Understanding Microsoft Access 2 by Alan Simpson in Back Cover
- Alan Simpson's Easy Guide to Windows 95 by Alan Simpson in Back Cover
- Access 97 Developer's Handbook with CDROM (Sybex) by Paul Litwin in Front Matter
- Mastering Access 2000 Premium Edition by Alan Simpson in Back Cover
- Microsoft Office XP Complete by Kate Chase in Back Matter
- Mastering Access 2002 Premium Edition by Celeste Robinson in Back Cover
- Access 97 Macro & VBA Handbook by Susann Novalis in Front Matter
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