Access Windows 2000: Introduction

Course Code: ACCW00-1
Time: 7 hours
Prerequisites: Windows: Introduction
The Basics
What is a Database?
Flat File Databases
Table Structure & Field Names
Relational Databases
Windows 95/98 Screen Elements
Access Screen Elements
Personalized Menus
Shortcut Menus
Office Assistant

Viewing Data
Opening a Database
The Database Window
Object Types
Moving Around in Tables
Manipulating Table Display
Changing Column Size
Freezing Column Display
Rearranging Columns
Finding Record Contents
Replace Sorting the Table

Table Design
Viewing Table Design
Creating a New Database
Designing Tables
Data Types
Saving the Table Structure
Modifying Table Design
Inserting, Deleting & Moving Fields
Primary Key Field
Multiple Field Primary Keys

Data Entry
Adding and Editing Data
Saving Table Records
Adding Records in Data Entry
Deleting Records
Data Entry Shortcuts
Field Properties
Queries
What is a Query?
Adding Fields to the QBE Grid
Running the Query
Saving and Closing The Query
Displaying Query Design View
Moving & Deleting Fields
Sorting the Dynaset
Query Criteria
Show:
The * Field
Relational Operators
Wildcard Operators
Multi-table Queries
Table Names
Calculations in Queries
Summary Functions
Calculated Fields
Tips on Developing Queries

Using Forms
Using Forms

Reports
Report Basics
Report Wizards
Creating an AutoReport
Print Preview
Report Design View
A Report From Scratch
Creating a Blank Report
Adding Report Controls
The Field List
Moving and Sizing Controls
The Toolbox
Fonts, Lines and Rectangles
Page Setup and Printing
Quick and Easy Exit

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