If you don't know a relational database from an isolationist table--but still need to figure out how to organize and analyze your data--Access 2016 For Dummies is for you. Written in a friendly and accessible manner, it assumes no prior Access or database-building knowledge and walks you through the basics of creating tables to store your data, building forms that ease data entry, writing queries that pull real information from your data, and creating reports that back up your analysis. Add in a dash of humor and fun, and Access 2016 For Dummies is the only resource you'll need to go from data rookie to data pro!

This expanded and updated edition of Access For Dummies covers all of the latest information and features to help data newcomers better understand Access' role in the world of data analysis and data science. Inside, you'll get a crash course on how databases work--and how to build one from the ground up. Plus, you'll find step-by-step guidance on how to structure data to make it useful, manipulate, edit, and import data into your database, write and execute queries to gain insight from your data, and report data in elegant ways.

Speak the lingo of database builders and create databases that suit your needs
Organize your data into tables and build forms that ease data entry
Query your data to get answers right
Create reports that tell the story of your data findings

If you have little to no experience with creating and managing a database of any sort, Access 2016 For Dummies is the perfect starting point for learning the basics of building databases, simplifying data entry and reporting, and improving your overall data skills.

Autorentext

Laurie Ulrich Fuller is a professional technology author and trainer. She's created training materials that cover Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. Ken Cook is a professional database developer, instructor, and author. The two experts have teamed to write the previous three editions of Access For Dummies.

Zusammenfassung
Your all-access guide to all things Access 2016 If you don't know a relational database from an isolationist tablebut still need to figure out how to organize and analyze your dataAccess 2016 For Dummies is for you. Written in a friendly and accessible manner, it assumes no prior Access or database-building knowledge and walks you through the basics of creating tables to store your data, building forms that ease data entry, writing queries that pull real information from your data, and creating reports that back up your analysis. Add in a dash of humor and fun, and Access 2016 For Dummies is the only resource you'll need to go from data rookie to data pro! This expanded and updated edition of Access For Dummies covers all of the latest information and features to help data newcomers better understand Access' role in the world of data analysis and data science. Inside, you'll get a crash course on how databases workand how to build one from the ground up. Plus, you'll find step-by-step guidance on how to structure data to make it useful, manipulate, edit, and import data into your database, write and execute queries to gain insight from your data, and report data in elegant ways.

Speak the lingo of database builders and create databases that suit your needs
Organize your data into tables and build forms that ease data entry
Query your data to get answers right
Create reports that tell the story of your data findings If you have little to no experience with creating and managing a database of any sort, Access 2016 For Dummies is the perfect starting point for learning the basics of building databases, simplifying data entry and reporting, and improving your overall data skills.

Inhalt
Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with Access 2016 5

Chapter 1: Access 2016 Basic Training 7

Chapter 2: Navigating the Access Workspace 27

Chapter 3: Database Basics 49

Chapter 4: Sounds Like a Plan 67

Part II: Getting It All on the Table 77

Chapter 5: Table Tune Ups 79

Chapter 6: Remodeling Your Data 97

Chapter 7: Types, Masks, and Triggers 113

Part III: Data Management Mania 137

Chapter 8: A Form for All Reasons 139