Access 97 for Windows for Dummies Quick Reference (Plastic Comb)

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Now you can have the answers right at your fingertips whenever you hit a snag or want to take advantage of another great new feature built into Microsoft Access 97 for Windows. Here, in Access 97 For Windows For Dummies Quick Reference, you can find all the tips, tricks, shortcuts, and quick solutions you need in order to work effectively with this powerful database application. Whether you're new to Access or just new to this latest update, keep this fast and convenient guide handy whenever you work with Access 97.

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Fun, Fast & Cheap!®

Use This Quick and Easy Fingertip Reference to Conquer All the Newest Functions and Commands in Access 97! A Quick Reference for the Rest of Us!® Looking for the fastest and easiest way to "access" all those Microsoft Access 97 commands and tasks? Then keep Access 97 For Windows® For Dummies® Quick Reference by your computer, and you'll never have to worry about navigating the harrowing rapids of Access 97 again! This quick and easy-to-use fingertip reference offers plain English explanations and guides you through the Internet with helpful icons, tips, and examples. Whether you're upgrading from an earlier version of Access or using Access for the first time, you're bound to run into the "what do I do next" roadblocks. Now you can find what you need even faster with our …For Dummies® Quick References! The design features tasks in alphabetical order, clear-cut, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-follow advice. Get in and out quickly and get the information you really need without reading lots of material! Look for IDG Books Worldwide's Access 97 For Windows® For Dummies®, the fun and easy way to find out how to make Access 97 work for you! …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!

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Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 226 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (January 13, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764500562
• ISBN-13: 978-0764500565
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,348,868 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Competent coverage of Access 97 basics, December 12, 1999

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Barrows' "Quick Reference" is a very readable resource indeed. OTOH, I graded "four stars" because of its treatment of macros (read: none!). Still, it's worth the money. Recommended.