Microsoft Access 2016 Training Manual Classroom in a Book

Book excerpt: Complete classroom training manuals for Microsoft Access 2016. Three manuals (Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced) in one book. 174 pages and 105 individual topics. Includes practice exercises and keyboard shortcuts. You will learn all about relational databases, advanced queries, creating forms, reporting, macros and much more. Topics Covered: Getting Acquainted with Access 1. Creating a New Database 2. Overview of a Database 3. The Access Interface 4. Touch Mode 5. Viewing Database Objects in the Navigation Bar 6. Opening and Closing Databases Creating Relational Database Tables 1. The "Flat File" Method of Data Storage 2. The Relational Model of Data Storage 3. Tips for Creating a Relational Database 4. Creating Relational Database Tables 5. Assigning a Primary Key to a Table Using Tables 1. Using Datasheet View 2. Navigating in Datasheet View 3. Adding Records in Database View 4. Editing and Deleting Records in Datasheet View 5. Inserting New Fields 6. Renaming Fields 7. Deleting Fields Field Properties 1. Setting Field Properties 2. The 'Field Size' Property 3. The 'Format' Property for Date/Time Fields 4. The 'Format' Property for Logical Fields 5. Setting Default Values for Fields 6. Setting Input Masks 7. Setting Up Validation Rules and Responses 8. Requiring Field Input 9. Allowing Zero Length Entries Joining Tables in a Database 1. The Relationships Window 2. Enforcing Referential Integrity 3. Creating Lookup Fields Indexing Tables 1. Indexes 2. Creating Indexes 3. Deleting Indexes Queries 1. Using the Simple Query Wizard 2. Designing Queries 3. Joining Tables in a Query 4. Adding Criteria to the QBE Grid 5. Running A Query 6. How is Using the QBE Grid Writing SQL Code? 7. Sorting Query Results 8. Hiding Fields in a Query 9. Using Comparison Operators 10. Using 'AND' and 'OR' Conditions Advanced Queries 1. Using the 'BETWEEN...AND' Condition 2. Using Wildcard Characters in Criteria 3. Creating a Calculated Field 4. Creating 'Top Value' Queries 5. Function Queries 6. Parameter Queries Advanced Query Types 1. Make-Table Queries 2. Update Queries 3. Append Queries 4. Delete Queries 5. Crosstab Queries 6. The 'Find Duplicates' Query 7. The 'Find Unmatched' Query Creating Forms 1. Forms Overview 2. The Form Wizard 3. Creating AutoForms 4. Using Forms 5. Form and Report Layout View 6. Form and Report Design View 7. Viewing the Ruler and Gridlines 8. The 'Snap to Grid' Feature 9. Creating a Form in Design View 10. Modifying Form Selections in Design View Form & Report Controls 1. Selecting Controls 2. Deleting Controls 3. Moving and Resizing Controls 4. Sizing Controls 'To Fit' 5. 'Nudging' Controls 6. Aligning, Spacing and Sizing Controls 7. Formatting Controls 8. Viewing Control Properties Using Controls 1. The Controls Group 2. Adding Label Controls 3. Adding Logos and Image Controls 4. Adding Line and Rectangle Controls 5. Adding Combo Box Controls 6. Adding List Box Controls 7. Setting Tab Order Subforms 1. Creating Subforms 2. Using the Subform/Subreport Control Reports 1. Using the Report Wizard 2. Using Basic Reports 3. Creating a Report in Design View 4. Sorting and Grouping Data in Reports 5. Creating Calculated Fields Subreports 1. Creating Subreports Charting Data 1. Using Charts Macros 1. Creating a Standalone Macro 2. Assigning Macros to a Command Button 3. Using Program Flow with Macros 4. Creating Autoexec Macros 5. Creating Data Macros 6. Editing Named Data Macros 7. Renaming and Deleting Named Data Macros Switchboard and Navigation Forms 1. Creating a Switchboard Form 2. Creating a Navigation Form 3. Controlling Startup Behavior Advanced Features 1. Getting External Data 2. Exporting Data 3. Setting a Database Password Helping Yourself 1. Using Access Help 2 The Tell Me Bar- 2016 Only