Microsoft Access 2002 Visual Basic for Applications Step by Step (Step by Step (Microsoft)) [Paperback]

Evan Callahan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Step by Step (Microsoft) | Publication Date: October 5, 2001

Teach yourself just what you need to know about developing add-ins for Microsoft Office XP. This title, aimed at beginner developers, is a teach-yourself guide to creating custom software solutions, automating tasks, and taking creative control of Access Version 2002 by exploiting its built-in programming language, Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). You'll learn to automate databases, write your own functions and procedures, customize menus and toolbars, connect applications to the Web, and more. The popular S-by-Step method lets you choose your best starting point, and the easy-to-follow lessons include clear objectives and real-world business examples so you can learn exactly what you need to know, at your own speed. Prepared by an author with extensive knowledge of VBA and Access, this book includes numerous screen shots that illustrate specific step-by-step programming procedures, plus a companion CD-ROM full of practice files that are tightly integrated with the lessons.

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About the Author

Evan Callahan is President of Callahan Software Solutions, a consultancy focusing on database and other software solutions and technical communications. Clients have included Microsoft, General Dynamics, Online Training Solutions, and a variety of accounting, real estate, and environmental firms. He is the author of "Troubleshooting Your Web Page" and "Microsoft Access Visual Basic for Applications Step by Step", published by Microsoft Press. Evan worked for Microsoft Corporation from 1989 to 1995, where he created documentation and sample applications for Microsoft Access and Visual Basic. His background includes extensive experience in database design, technical communications, web-based marketing, and management.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (October 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735613583
• ISBN-13: 978-0735613584
• Product Dimensions: 2.1 x 1.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #866,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It was perfect for me., October 22, 2002

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This review is from: Microsoft Access 2002 Visual Basic for Applications Step by Step (Step by Step (Microsoft)) (Paperback)

I'm someone who's trying to teach herself VBA for Access, and this book was ideal. I suppose for someone who already has a heavy background in VBA, it might be too simple, but in my case, the book taught me several dozen neat techniques for improving my Access experience. It was both easy to follow and highly useful. I couldn't be happier about having bought it. If the book cost three times as much, I'd still buy it. I can't wait to buy Mr. Callahan's next book.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand, easy to use, a little tricky 2 implement, July 28, 2003

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This review is from: Microsoft Access 2002 Visual Basic for Applications Step by Step (Step by Step (Microsoft)) (Paperback)

First off, if you are a beginner at programming, this book is great. The book gives you easy to understand, hard to fail examples that walk you through the code and gives you a basic understanding of what your writing.
The only time I struggled was when I was trying to implement the code to my own applications. This is the book's only short coming in that it doesn't explain the possible errors that you might encounter. Eventually, I was able to figure out the reasons for my problems, but it took a little time. But I have a few different books, including the VBA handbook and my feeling is that this book does the best job of getting you moving along. If you plan on writing a lot more code, eventually you'll probably want to pick up one of the large reference books, but for learning the ropes, start with this book.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Beginning Book, January 29, 2003

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This review is from: Microsoft Access 2002 Visual Basic for Applications Step by Step (Step by Step (Microsoft)) (Paperback)

Thsi book was great! I recommend getting this book if your just starting out with VBA in Access. It has a nice flow to it, good pictures and lots of examples.