The Bottom Line
A great book for getting started with Microsoft Access. If you're new to the world of Access or want to get a hands-on introduction to some of this powerful system's fundamental operations, this is the book for you. Walking through the step-by-step examples provided will certainly get you off the ground running in no time.
Pros
- Concise
- Step-by-Step Directions
- Inexpensive
Cons
- Limited Technical Detail
Description
- Hands-on introduction to the database features offered by Microsoft Access
- Illustrated step-by-step tutorials get you working with the product from page one
- Coverage of advanced topics help you get your feet wet with the full functionality of this package
Guide Review - Access 2003 Visual QuickStart Guide
Access 2003 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide offers a great introduction to Microsoft Access for beginners who prefer to learn by example rather than reading user manuals. It provides over 110 illustrated examples of tasks ranging from the basics of navigating Microsoft Access to more advanced topics like working with Pivot Tables. This book is definitely not a comprehensive reference work for Access users -- that's not its intent. Rather, it's a great starting point for those of us who want to quickly jump in and get our hands dirty. If you're the type of person who tosses aside the manual and attempts to put the Christmas presents together on your own, this book is for you.
