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Fundamentals | What is a Database?
What are Fields and Records?
Opening Tables
Adding and Deleting Records
Finding and Editing Records
Navigating in a Table
Understanding the Design and Datasheet Views
Using the Table Wizard |
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Basic Queries | Creating Basic Queries - Understanding the Query Design
Setting Multiple Criteria
Sorting and Modifying Queries
Showing/Hiding Fields
Using the NULL Operator |
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Conditional Queries | Using And/Or Queries
Using Wildcards and Other Operators to Get More from a Query
Saving Queries
Grouping Data in a Query to Summarize
Building Expressions
Understanding Relational Tables |
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Math within a Query | Using Totals
Grouping Records |
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Creating Reports | Creating an Auto Report
Using the Report Wizards to Create a Professional Report
Setting Controls
Understanding Report Sections
Headers and Footers
Understanding Grouping to Summarize a Report
Using Grand Summaries
Creating a Report from Scratch |
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Importing, Exporting and Linking Files | Importing dBase, Paradox, Spreadsheet and Text Files
Exporting to Text Files, Word and Excel
Linking Database Tables and Excel Worksheets |
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Relationships | Why Link?
Linking Permanently and in Queries
Setting Join Types
Enforcing Referential Integrity |
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Advanced Queries | Using Wild Cards in Queries
Understanding the Expression Builder
Concatenating Expressions
Action and Parameter Queries |
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More Query Features | Joining Tables in a Query
Performing Calculations in a Query
Displaying Special Records
Using Advanced Queries
Using Crosstab Queries
Using Parameter Queries
Using Action Queries
Optimizing Queries Using Indexes |
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Table Design | Setting Field Properties to Keep the Table’s Data Consistent
Field Type Design Choices – Setting the Right Data Type
Setting Format and Input Mask Properties to Make Data Entry Easier and Consistent
Setting Validation Rules and Text |
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Forms | Form Control Properties
Advanced Layout Techniques
Combo and List Boxes
Embedding Subforms
Command Button Wizard |
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Reports and Graphs | Sections and Groups
Parameter Reporting
Creating and Modifying Graphs
Grouping and Ungrouping Manually |
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Introduction to Designing Your Own Applications | Examining the Application
Development Process
Previewing an Existing Application
Deciding Where to Automate Your Application |
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Using the Development Tools and Controls | Using the Performance Analyzer
Using a Combo box to Find Records
Calculating Values from Subform Controls |
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Creating Dialog Boxes | Setting Dialog Box Form Properties
Adding Dialog Box Controls
Enhancing Dialog Boxes |
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Using Macros | Creating Macros
Attaching Macros to Events on Forms
Using the Macro Builder
Creating Conditional Macros
Creating Macro Groups |
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Controlling Data Entry | Restricting User Access to Fields
Setting Form Properties
Setting the Open Mode
Closing Forms Automatically
Specifying Default Values for Fields
Conditionally Setting the Visible Property |
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Using Dialog Boxes to Get Report Criteria | Creating a Dialog Box for a Report
Modifying Underlying Queries
Modifying Reports
Testing and Refining Dialog Boxes |
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Creating Custom Switchboards | Creating Switchboard Forms
Creating Macros for Switchboard Controls
Assigning Macros to Switchboard Controls
Working with Subreports |
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Enhancing Applications | Creating Keyboard Shortcut Macros
Creating Control Tips and Status Bar Messages
Setting Startup Properties
Adjusting Objects and Viewing Enhancements |
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Using Database Utilities | Using the Database Splitter
Using the Linked Table Manager
Compacting and Repairing a Database
Converting a Database to a Previous Version
Backing Up and Restoring a Database |
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Protecting and Replicating Databases | Setting Record Locking
Opening Databases in Exclusive Mode
Using Database Passwords
Encrypting and Decrypting Databases
Replicating and Synchronizing Databases |
