Advanced MS Access

Course Code: OFFAC2
Duration: 2 days
Prerequisites: Completion of our course Introduction to Access or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives: Upon completion of this presentation, the participant should be able to perform complex queries, create efficient forms and reports and create and use macros. In addition, the student will learn about security issues and creating a user-friendly interface.
Core Topics:

Refining Table Design

  • Lookup Wizard
  • Input Mask Wizard
  • Set a default property
  • Customise AutoNumbers

Advanced Form Design

  • Create a form with a subform
  • Add a calculated field
  • Add control buttons
  • Add an Option Group
  • Using Combo Boxes
  • Control properties
  • Create a Switchboard

Queries

  • Parameter queries
  • Crosstab queries
  • Action queries
  • Totals queries
  • Find top 10

Reports

  • Add an expression to a report
  • Add subtotals
  • Subreports

Macros

  • Create a macro
  • Modify a macro
  • Assign macros to command buttons

Import, Export & Link Data

  • Import from/export to Excel
  • Import from a text file
  • Import from/export to another Access database
  • Link tables

Security

  • Protect the database
  • Set a password
  • Hide the database
  • Create a user-friendly interface

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