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This self-paced tutorial for learning the popular Microsoft Office database management program is geared for beginner/intermediate- level users. The companion CD includes skill-building practice files, and a Microsoft quick reference eBook and computer dictionary.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
This practical, hands-on tutorial expertly builds your skills with Microsoft Office Access 2003—one step at a time! With STEP BY STEP, you work at your own pace through easy-to-follow lessons and practice exercises to learn exactly the tools and techniques you need. Topics include: building a database; linking to data from other Microsoft applications, databases, and HTML and XML files; using forms, filters, queries, and reports to capture and analyze data; helping to prevent data corruption; sharing data over the Web; and more. The book also helps you prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exam for Access and makes a great on-the-job desk reference. The companion CD includes practice files you can use as you learn, as well as the Microsoft Office System Reference pack, which contains templates and clip art, an eBook of Step by Step, and four other eBooks: the Microsoft Office System Quick Reference; the Insider’s Guide to Microsoft Office OneNote 2003; the Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition; and Introducing the Tablet PC. Designed for beginning and intermediate level users, STEP BY STEP puts you in charge of developing the skills you need, exactly when you need them!


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Online Training Solutions, Inc. (OTSI) is a traditional and electronic publishing company with years of experience in the creation, production, and delivery of computer software training. OTSI wrote Microsoft Windows® XP Step by Step, Microsoft FrontPage® Version 2002 Step by Step, and Microsoft Access Version 2002 Step by Step. The company publishes the Quick Course® and Practical Business Skills™ series of computer and business training products.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This practical, hands-on tutorial expertly builds your skills with Microsoft Office Access 2003--one step at a time! With Step By Step, you work at your own pace through easy-to-follow lessons and practice exercises to learn exactly the tools and techniques you need. Topics include: building a database; linking to data from other Microsoft applications, databases, and HTML and XML files; using forms, filters, queries, and reports to capture and analyze data; helping to prevent data corruption; sharing data over the Web; and more. The book also helps you prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exam for Access and makes a great on-the-job desk reference. The companion CD includes practice files you can use as you learn, as well as the Microsoft Office System Reference pack, which contains templates and clip art, an eBook of Step by Step, and four other eBooks: the Microsoft Office System Quick Reference; the Insider￯﾿ﾽs Guide to Microsoft Office OneNote 2003; the Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition; and Introducing the Tablet PC. Designed for beginning and intermediate level users, Step By Step puts you in charge of developing the skills you need, exactly when you need them!

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