Microsoft Access 97 - Day 2

Required Background

Windows 95 Level 1 and Access 97 Level 1 or equivalent knowledge

Course Lessons

Modifying Tables

Inserting, renaming, and deleting columns; inserting lookup and hyperlink columns

Using Operators in Queries

Using comparison operators, And and Or conditions, the Between...And operator, and wildcard characters

Designing Advanced Queries

Setting top values in a query; creating a calculated field, a function query, and a parameter query

Creating Action Queries

Creating a make-table query, an update query, an append query, and a delete query

Using Advanced Query Wizards

Using the Crosstab Query Wizard, the Find Duplicates Query Wizard, and the Find Unmatched Query Wizard

Using Database Utilities

Changing database properties, linking data to an Access table, importing data, setting a database password, compacting a database

 

Manipulating Controls

Using, deleting, and moving controls; selecting adjacent and non-adjacent controls; sizing a control automatically and by dragging

Using Design View

Displaying the ruler and the field list; enabling Snap to Grid; adding fields, labels, images, rectangles, and lines; moving part of a paired control; aligning and spacing controls; using the toolbox; editing an unbound control

Using Advanced Form Design

Using forms in Design view; creating a combo box, a list box, and an option group; setting the tab order automatically and manually; adding a header and footer to a form

Using Advanced Report Design

Using reports in Design view; creating a calculated control; grouping data in a report; creating a group header and a running summary; inserting the date, the time, and a page break; changing report margins; using the Label Wizard

Using Editing Tools

Changing the font name, size, and style; using the Format Painter, AutoFormat, and the Spelling Checker; selecting objects with the toolbar; setting AutoCorrect options; adding and deleting AutoCorrect entries

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