Using Access Help

The Access help system is extensive and easy to use. All the new help functions incorporated in Windows 95's 32-bit WinHelp engine are used by Access 97's Help system.

Context-Sensitive Help

Context-sensitive help tries to anticipate your need for information by displaying help windows related to the operating mode, function, and operation in which you are involved or attempting to perform. You can get context-sensitive help in any of the following ways:

  • By using the help mouse pointer that appears after you click the What's This? button (located near the top-right corner of the dialog window) in the active dialog. Move the help mouse pointer over the dialog option for which you want help, and click again to display a pop-up ...

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