Chapter 1. Exploring Access 2007

Chapter at a Glance

Exploring Access 2007

In this chapter, you will learn to:

Work in Access 2007.

Understand database concepts.

Open an existing database.

Explore tables, queries, forms, reports, and other Access objects.

Preview and print Access objects.

Microsoft Office Access 2007 is part of the 2007 Microsoft Office system, so the basic interface objects—such as the Office menu, the Quick Access Toolbar, the Ribbon, and dialog boxes—will be familiar if you have used other Office 2007 products. However, Access has more dimensions than most of those other products or programs, so it might seem more complex until you become familiar ...

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