Special Edition Using Microsoft® Access 2000

Chapter 3. Navigating Within Access

In this chapter

• Understanding Access Functions and Modes

• Defining Access Functions

• Defining Access Operating Modes

• Understanding Access's Table Display

• Using the Function Keys

• Setting Default Options

• Using Access Help

• Understanding the Help Window

• Using the Database Utilities

• Converting Databases to Access 2000 Format

• Creating .mde Files

• Troubleshooting

• In the Real World—HTML Help or Hindrance

Understanding Access Functions and Modes

Access, unlike word processing and spreadsheet applications, is a truly multifunctional program. Although word processing applications, for example, have many sophisticated capabilities, their basic purpose is to support text entry, page layout, and formatted printing. The primary functions and ...