Access 2019 Bible

Master database creation and management

Access 2019 Bible is your, comprehensive reference to the world’s most popular database management tool. With clear guidance toward everything from the basics to the advanced, this go-to reference helps you take advantage of everything Access 2019 has to offer. Whether you’re new to Access or getting started with Access 2019, you’ll find everything you need to know to create the database solution perfectly tailored to your needs, with expert guidance every step of the way. The companion website features all examples and databases used in the book, plus trial software and a special offer from Database Creations. Start from the beginning for a complete tutorial, or dip in and grab what you need when you need it.

Access enables database novices and programmers to store, organize, view, analyze, and share data, as well as build powerful, integrable, custom database solutions — but databases can be complex, and difficult to navigate. This book helps you harness the power of the database with a solid understanding of their purpose, construction, and application.

• Understand database objects and design systems objects
• Build forms, create tables, manipulate datasheets, and add data validation
• Use Visual Basic automation and XML Data Access Page design
• Exchange data with other Office applications, including Word, Excel, and more

From database fundamentals and terminology to XML and Web services, this book has everything you need to maximize Access 2019 and build the database you need.

Table of Contents

Part I: Access Building Blocks
CHAPTER 1: An Introduction to Database Development
CHAPTER 2: Getting Started with Access

Part II: Understanding Access Tables
CHAPTER 3: Creating Access Tables
CHAPTER 4: Understanding Table Relationships
CHAPTER 5: Working with Access Tables
CHAPTER 6: Importing and Exporting Data
CHAPTER 7: Linking to External Data

Part III: Working with Access Queries
CHAPTER 8: Selecting Data with Queries
CHAPTER 9: Using Operators and Expressions in Access
CHAPTER 10: Going Beyond Select Queries

Part IV: Analyzing Data in Microsoft Access
CHAPTER 11: Transforming Data in Access
CHAPTER 12: Working with Calculations and Dates
CHAPTER 13: Performing Conditional Analyses
CHAPTER 14: The Fundamentals of Using SQL
CHAPTER 15: Subqueries and Domain Aggregate Functions
CHAPTER 16: Running Descriptive Statistics in Access

Part V: Working with Access Forms and Reports
CHAPTER 17: Creating Basic Access Forms
CHAPTER 18: Working with Data on Access Forms
CHAPTER 19: Working with Form Controls
CHAPTER 20: Presenting Data with Access Reports
CHAPTER 21: Advanced Access Report Techniques

Part VI: Microsoft Access Programming Fundamentals
CHAPTER 22: Using Access Macros
CHAPTER 23: Using Access Data Macros
CHAPTER 24: Getting Started with Access VBA
CHAPTER 25: Mastering VBA Data Types and Procedures
CHAPTER 26: Understanding the Access Event Model
CHAPTER 27: Debugging Your Access Applications

Part VII: Advanced Access Programming Techniques
CHAPTER 28: Accessing Data with VBA
CHAPTER 29: Advanced Data Access with VBA
CHAPTER 30: Customizing the Ribbon
CHAPTER 31: Preparing Your Access Application for Distribution
CHAPTER 32: Integrating Access with SharePoint