Microsoft® Access Version 2002 Plain & Simple (Cpg-Other) [Paperback]

Curtis Frye (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 3, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0735614547 | ISBN-13: 978-0735614543 | Edition: 1

Get the fast facts that make learning Access 2002 plain and simple!

Here’s WHAT you’ll learn:

• Find the simplest ways to get stuff done in Microsoft® Access
• Design and build your own database now
• Import/export data from other programs
• Share your data over the Web
• Manage database access and security
• Use PivotTable® and PivotChart® dynamic views

Here’s HOW you’ll learn it:

• NUMBERED STEPS show exactly what to do
• Color SCREEN SHOTS keep you on track
• Handy TIPS teach easy techniques and shortcuts
• Quick TRY THIS! exercises put your learning to work
• CAUTION notes help keep you out of trouble

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Curtis D. Frye is a coauthor of Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Programming Inside Out and the author of Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Step by Step, Microsoft Excel Version 2007 Plain & Simple, Faster Smarter Home Networking, several books on Microsoft Access, and numerous online training courses.

Product Details

• Paperback: 225 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press; 1 edition (November 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735614547
• ISBN-13: 978-0735614543
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,843,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > Computers & Technology > Databases > Beginning & Introductory

More About the Author

Curtis Frye is the author of numerous books on Excel, Access, and privacy-enhancing technologies. Microsoft Excel 2010 Step By Step is consistently among the best-selling Excel books. Before beginning his writing career in 1995, Curt spent four years with The MITRE Corporation as a defense trade analyst and one year as Director of Sales and Marketing for Digital Gateway Systems, an Internet Service Provider. When not writing, Curt is a popular conference speaker, corporate entertainer, and professional improvisational comedian with ComedySportz Portland.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delivers what it promises, September 25, 2005

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David Gray (Wichita, KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft® Access Version 2002 Plain & Simple (Cpg-Other) (Paperback)

I read the bad review below and really have to ask what that reviewer expected from a book that has "Plain and Simple" in the title? This book delivers exactly what it promises: a plain and simple look at Microsoft Access. It quickly walks you through the basic knowledge and tasks of Access and essentially holds your hand by providing excellent step-by-step full color pictures that show you exactly what to do on nearly every page. Can you get through this book quickly? Yes. Is it for beginners? Yes. If you want lessons on database design, theory, etc., look for a book with "in-depth", "mastering" or similar phrases in the title. I bought this book when I had to learn Access quickly, and it didn't disappoint.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Descriptive and concise guide, November 2, 2008

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S. Gettel (Glendora, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft® Access Version 2002 Plain & Simple (Cpg-Other) (Paperback)

I bought this book to create a moderately complex project management database. My coworker, with limited Access experience and no database development experience, used this book to quickly create our database. It was easy for her to follow and had answers for her questions on how to set each area up. The database works well. I didn't know if a basic book would have all the answers we needed. However, the instruction is clear and easy to follow. It's a small book but it does not sacrifice learning. I give it a high rating for our purpose.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Scratching the Surface., June 9, 2003

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"nonchalant2k2" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft® Access Version 2002 Plain & Simple (Cpg-Other) (Paperback)

This book is only if you want to make a very simple database. It has no depth, and just briefly explains the various objects of access. Anybody looking to make a decent database, either small-business or home financials will not go anywhere with this book. I would strongly recommend that you invest a few more dollars for a better book.

I started working on access a few weeks ago, and after a few hours all the stuff in this book became easy. You could easily learn what they have in this book by yourself. What you need though is a book which explains access once you start getting in the nitty-gritty parts of the program. Hoped this helped.