Microsoft Office Access 2003 in a Snap [Paperback]

Alison Balter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 19, 2004

Microsoft Access is a database development and maintenance program, but it can be confusing when trying to learn how to complete the tasks required to create an application. Microsoft Access 2003 In a Snap can quickly show you how to complete a specific task in an easy-to-follow format complete with illustrated steps. Sections of the book are organized into task categories such as Table Creation, Queries and Form Design. Intended to keep you focused and on-target, this book does not spend time explaining database architecture or application design. If you are the casual Access user or if you use it in your day-to-day work life, this book is a great reference tool!

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Microsoft Access is a database development and maintenance program, but it can be confusing when trying to learn how to complete the tasks required to create an application. Microsoft Access 2003 In a Snap can quickly show you how to complete a specific task in an easy-to-follow format complete with illustrated steps. Sections of the book are organized into task categories such as Table Creation, Queries and Form Design. Intended to keep you focused and on-target, this book does not spend time explaining database architecture or application design. If you are the casual Access user or if you use it in your day-to-day work life, this book is a great reference tool!

About the Author

Alison Balter is the founder of InfoTechnology Partners, Inc., a California-based computer consulting firm. Alison is a highly experienced independent trainer and consultant, specializing in Windows applications training and development. During her seventeen years in the computer industry, she has trained and consulted with many corporations and government agencies, including Shell Oil, Prudential Insurance and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Alison is the author of over 300 internationally marketed computer training videos.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Sams (August 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672325446
• ISBN-13: 978-0672325441
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,157,872 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alison Balter is the founder of InfoTechnology Partners, Inc., a computer consulting firm in California. She is a highly experienced trainer and consultant, specializing in Windows applications. During her 17 years in the computer industry, she has helped many Fortune 500 corporations as well as government agencies. The author of over 300 internationally-marketed computer training videos for KeyStone Learning Systems Corporation, Alison has also written several bestselling books for Sams Publishing.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Access for those in a hurry to learn it and do it, August 30, 2004

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This review is from: Microsoft Office Access 2003 in a Snap (Paperback)

With the relentless stress that the shrinking workforce faces trying to do more work, anything that makes things simpler is to be welcomed. These stresses have forced many workers to learn new things thoroughly and very quickly. All databases grow larger over time; in particular organizations that have traditionally relied on Excel spreadsheets to store data are finding it necessary to migrate the data to Access. This is only one example where workers experienced in using computers are required to learn Access quickly. That is the stated purpose of this book and the author lands within the winner's circle.
Each of the examples is illustrated with diagrams that provide clear pointers to the sequence of actions needed to perform the operation. The examples are as independent as possible, so one does not have to go through many pages of sequential steps in order to complete a basic task. I was impressed with the clarity of the diagrams, sometimes books like this contain images where the contrast is just not as good as it should be. Most of the basic operations are covered, although none is examined in any depth. The only assumptions are that you know how to start and migrate through an application.
If you are an experienced user of Access, then this book will be of no help to you. However, if you are inexperienced and need to know how to do the basic operations in a hurry, then it is just what you are looking for.