Product Description

Are you looking for the best way to learn Access 2000, Microsoft's premier database program and part of its highly touted Office 2000 Suite? Access 2000 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide offers a clear, easy-to-follow, task-based format that guides you through the information you need to get right to work. Learn how to get the most out Access's powerful data-handling features, from its user-friendly wizards and templates to its advanced customization options, by following the book's concise, step-by-step instructions and the hundreds of screenshots that accompany them. Long after you've mastered the basics, this book will continue to be a helpful reference you can turn to for a quick refresher on any topic.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1042600 in Books
• Published on: 1999-08-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

From the Back Cover

Are you looking for the best way to learn Access 2000, Microsoft's premier database program and part of its highly touted Office 2000 Suite? Access 2000 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide offers a clear, easy-to-follow, task-based format that guides you through the information you need to get right to work. Learn how to get the most out Access's powerful data-handling features, from its user-friendly wizards and templates to its advanced customization options, by following the book's concise, step-by-step instructions and the hundreds of screenshots that accompany them. Long after you've mastered the basics, this book will continue to be a helpful reference you can turn to for a quick refresher on any topic.

About the Author

Deborah S. Ray and Eric J. Ray are syndicated columnists, consultants, and co-owners of RayComm, Inc., a consulting firm with clients like Compaq Computer Corporation's AltaVista Search Servce. The authors of many books on computers and computing systems, the Rays are the recipients of several awards from the Society of Technical Communications, including an International Distinguished Technical Communication award and an International Excellence award. While not working with UNIX systems or otherwise staring into computer monitors, Deborah and Eric work on their home and spend time with their family.

Customer Reviews

OK but basic
This would be a fairly useful guide for someone new to using access and wanting to do quite simple things with it.
I started teaching myself quite recently and already find that I want to do things Access can do, but which are not covered in this book.
There is some useful help - I found the section on queries useful as a starting point for example and will move on to GUIs and web publishing.
Another gripe is that some of the instructions are difficult to follow or don't explain why you should choose this or that option.
I have a visual quickstart guide for illustrator which is fantastic - in comparison this was disappointing.