Microsoft® Office Access 2007 on Demand

1. Getting Started with Access

What You’ll Do

Understand How Databases Store Data

Start Access

Use the Ribbon

Choose Commands

Work with Toolbars

Choose Dialog Box Options

Use the Status Bar

Create and Open a Database

Convert an Existing Database

View the Access Window

Arrange Windows

Use Task and Window Panes

Get Help While You Work

Save a Database

Save a Database with Different Formats

Get Updates on the Web

Diagnose and Repair Problems

Close a Database and Exit Access

Introduction

Microsoft Office Access 2007 is a database program that allows you to:

• Store an almost limitless amount of information.
• Organize information in a way that makes sense for how you work.
• Retrieve information based on selection criteria you specify.
• Create forms ...