Access 2000 for Windows for Dummies Quick Reference [Plastic Comb]

Alison Barrows (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764504452 | ISBN-13: 978-0764504457 | Publication Date: June 15, 1999

Instants Access! With this unbeatable A-to-Z reference, you can zoom in on any topic and get just the information you need to solve a problem or perform an operation. From creating a new field to setting up shared files, you get clear, succinct directions on how to make the most of every Access feature immediately !

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Fun, Fast & Cheap!^®

The Latest Access Commands, Database Features, and Web Options — at Your Fingertips! A Quick Reference for the Rest of Us!^® Instant Access! With this unbeatable A-to-Z reference, you can zoom in on any topic — and get just the information you need to solve a problem or perform an operation. From creating a new field to setting up shared files, you get clear, succinct directions on how to make the most of every Access feature — immediately!

• Explains all the latest Access commands and functions
• Highlights new features like database snapshot capabilities for sharing across workgroups and on the Web
• Find out how to get your database questions answered via queries and query wizards
• Deliver winning solutions for storing, organizing, and presenting information that looks great on your screen, on printed forms, or on the Web
• Spells out how Access can be used with other Office or Microsoft applications

Look for Hungry Minds's Access 2000 For Windows^® For Dummies^®, for even more information on Access. For Dummies^® Quick References and For Dummies books are available on all your favorite or not-so-favorite hardware and software products. Look for them wherever computer books are sold!

About the Author

About the Author Alison Barrows has taken the long route to .For Dummies writing, most recently thinking she would have a career in economics. A serious computer user since high school, she found herself irresistibly drawn into technical support, training, and documentation with help from friends who are .For Dummies authors. Since finding herself in a career as a writer, Alison has authored or coauthored seven books for IDG Books including Dummies 101: WordPerfect 8 and Excel 97 Secrets. During her career in technical writing and training, she has designed and written software courses and taught hundreds of computer users how to make computers work for them. In addition to writing books, Alison teaches custom computer courses and writes technical documentation and training material. Alison has a master's degree in Public Policy from the Kennedy School at Harvard University and a B.A. from Wellesley College. In real life, she loves to sing, watch Star Trek (the newer versions), cook, and dabble in yoga, rock climbing, and Ultimate Frisbee. She currently lives in Boylston, Massachusetts, with her husband, Matt, and the newest member of the family, their Portuguese Water Dog puppy Jake.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 220 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (June 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764504452
• ISBN-13: 978-0764504457
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,774,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #70 in Books > Computers & Technology > Microsoft > Applications > Office 2000
  • #71 in Books > Computers & Technology > Databases > Beginning & Introductory

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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Access 200 - for dummies, August 6, 2001

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"tedwagg" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Access 2000 for Windows for Dummies Quick Reference (Plastic Comb)

Book was well organized, and delivered promptly.

However, was disappointed in that the book did not address many areas of interest for me, such as setting up security, protecting against errant/accidental data entry into exisitng records.

Book would be useful to user with very little experience.

77 of 105 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book for my Family, June 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Access 2000 for Windows for Dummies Quick Reference (Plastic Comb)

My family wanted to try out the different software on thier new computer. They had a sparked interest in Access. I use Access at work on a dily bases, so after many nights of phone calls I bought my parents this book. My parents, who have never used Access, are able to create tables, queries, reports and forms with ease. All I have to worry about now is them applying for my job.