Microsoft Access Advanced

1 Day
Versions XP, 2003 and 2007

Course Description

This instructor-led, hands-on course teaches the basic skills needed to create complex queries to validate and analyze data, add advanced elements to existing forms and reports, and work with features that automate the database and allow for multi-user access.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for users who are comfortable working in the Design View of queries, forms and reports in Microsoft Access and need to expand their knowledge. In order to successfully complete this course, we recommend that you first take Softek’s Introduction to Access and Intermediate Access courses or have equivalent knowledge.

Creating Queries to Validate and Analyze Data

Creating Crosstab Queries

Editing Crosstab Queries

Creating Crosstabs Using Dates

Finding Duplicate Records

Finding Matches and Non-Matches Between Tables

Creating Union Queries

Adding Advanced Form Elements

Changing the View of Subforms

Naming Objects in Forms

Creating Forms Using the Form Tool

Using Tab Controls on Forms

Adding Tab Controls

Adding or Moving Fields to Tab Controls

Resizing Tab Controls

Modifying the Caption Property

Customizing Tab Controls

Inserting and Deleting Page Tabs

Changing the Order of Page Tabs

Showing or Hiding Form Headers and Footers

Adding Titles and Captions to Forms

Creating Reports from Forms

Adding Advanced Report Elements

Viewing the Record Source of Objects

Modifying Queries from Within the Report Designer

Including Parameters in Report Titles

Hiding Duplicate Field Values

 

Creating Basic Macros

Creating Macros to Preview Reports from Forms

Attaching Macros to Command Buttons

Running Macros

Creating Macros to Open Forms

Creating a Switchboard or Main Menu

Creating Main Menu Switchboards

Adding Items to Switchboards

Opening Switchboards

Creating Additional Switchboards

Navigating Between Switchboards

Viewing Switchboard Items

Displaying Switchboards on Startup

Sharing and Maintaining a Database

Sharing Databases on a Network

Refraining from Design Changes

Finding Out if Other Users are in the Database?

Opening Databases in Exclusive Mode

Setting Database Passwords

Linking Tables Between Databases

Compacting and Repairing Databases

Using the Back Up Database Feature

Printing Database Object Information

Is this the right level for you? Please contact our office at 202.682.4500 if you have any questions.

Other Helpful Links

Access - Introduction Agenda

Access - Intermediate Agenda

Access - Advanced Agenda

Access - VBA Programming Agenda

Database Design

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