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  Access 2010: The Missing Manual

  Book (Pogue Press)
  

  Rating (17 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Beginners into to Access

  Maybe I have unrealistic expectations - but so much of the book is devoted to very basic items and so little of the book is devoted to software development. Almost no discussion of Access classes or calling API's; only a token consideration of programming in Access. In my opinion, this book would be excellent for someone not very familiar with Access 2010 that wants to build a database and use standard features to enter data, query it, and produce reports. This book is not quite right for the experienced software developer that wants to use an underlying programming methodology to have precise control and develop professional-looking applications that require no user training. 3/5 Alfred (Minnesota) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Access 2010: The Missing Manual (Paperback) Maybe I have unrealistic expectations - but so much of the book is devoted to very basic items and so little of the book is devoted to software development. Almost no discussion of Access classes or calling API's; only a token consideration of programming in Access. In my opinion, this book would be excellent for someone not very familiar with Access 2010 that wants to build a database and use standard features to enter data, query it, and produce reports. This book is not quite right for the experienced software developer that wants to use an underlying programming methodology to have precise control and develop professional-looking applications that require no user training. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 26, 2010

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  An in-depth tutorial. Highly readable.

  Some people think there's only one Matthew MacDonald who writes books about Access, but I know better: I've read "Access 2010 The Missing Manual," and I've seen for myself that there are two Matthew MacDonalds.The first Matthew MacDonald is a good one, the one who rejected the too-easy idea of merely writing a survey of database concepts or merely writing a survey of the Access user interface. This Matthew MacDonald insisted on writing an integrated presentation of database concepts and associated Access procedures--a presentation perfectly suited to readers building their first serious business database in Access.The second Matthew MacDonald is an even better one, the one who rejected the idea of merely identifying the various elements shown in the many screen snapshots scattered throughout the book. This Matthew MacDonald wrote full-bodied captions (in sidebar form) that explain exactly how each snapshot illustrates the concepts covered in the text... 5/5 Bill Coan (Hortonville, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews, August 1, 2010

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  Excellent!

  I had all but given up on finding a book that explains how to use Access that is neither too simplistic nor too complex. The tone is very conversational and the author easily explains and introduces complex ideas without making it feel like a textbook or leaving you overwhelmed. I have bought 3 books over the last 5 years on this subject matter and I did not pass chapter 3 in any of them. This is the best of the lot. 5/5 rogergold - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Access 2010: The Missing Manual (Kindle Edition) I had all but given up on finding a book that explains how to use Access that is neither too simplistic nor too complex. The tone is very conversational and the author easily explains and introduces complex ideas without making it feel like a textbook or leaving you overwhelmed. I have bought 3 books over the last 5 years on this subject matter and I did not pass chapter 3 in any of them. This is the best of the lot. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 13, 2010

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  ISBN13: 9781449382377

  Condition: New

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  Microsoft Access 2010 Step by Step (Step By Step (Microsoft))

  Book (Microsoft Press)
  

  Rating (7 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  Step By Step Indeed... And On The Kindle

  This book really is step-by-step, and I have found it immensely helpful in getting a fundamental understanding of Access 2010.Moreover, an added surprise was that I bought the Kindle edition, not sure as to how good or bad this might be relative to the exercises.Well, let me tell you, it is a WHOLE LOT EASIER to work through the exercises with the Kindle than it is with a regular book, which is always somewhat cumbersom, but not cumbersom at all with the Kindle.And the Kindle edition costs about half as much as the hard copy. 5/5 Lamblion (Marietta, Georgia) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Microsoft® Access® 2010 Step by Step (Step By Step (Microsoft)) (Kindle Edition) This book really is step-by-step, and I have found it immensely helpful in getting a fundamental understanding of Access 2010.Moreover, an added surprise was that I bought the Kindle edition, not sure as to how good or bad this might be relative to the exercises.Well, let me tell you, it is a WHOLE LOT EASIER to work through the exercises with the Kindle than it is with a regular book, which is always somewhat cumbersom, but not cumbersom at all with the Kindle.And the Kindle edition costs about half as much as the hard copy. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 23, 2011

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  Excellent Beginner's Tutorial

  If you are an intermediate or expert with Access 2010, this book is NOT for you. Also, if you are looking for VBA or VB.Net tips, please find a different book.If you are a beginner to Access 2010, like me, this book is an excellent choice. Just download the (free) sample databases used for the numerous tutorials (instructions for doing so are listed in the book) and the authors will guide you through each lesson in a very effective"tell-->show-->do" fashion. For the databases to actually work, you must already have MS Access 2010 installed, however, with the many illustrations provided in the book, it is possible to learn how to use Access 2010 without an installation--I just wouldn't recommend this.As the title describes, it truly is a step-by-step approach to learning Access 2010. The authors did an excellent job of providing very specific instructions to "show" you how to "do" things. For example, the following is an actual step in the section... 5/5 Jay Hatlestad "Rampant Lion" (Minneapolis) - See all my reviews, February 13, 2012

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  Learning Access 2010: Step by Step

  This book was very useful. I hadn't designed a database in over a decade, and this book brought me up to the latest. It explained steps clearly, and was very easy to follow. The design allowed me to skim over the parts I did not need. I think the book would help anyone design a database as complex as they need. 4/5 Lenore Hart - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Microsoft Access 2010 Step by Step (Step By Step (Microsoft)) (Paperback) This book was very useful. I hadn't designed a database in over a decade, and this book brought me up to the latest. It explained steps clearly, and was very easy to follow. The design allowed me to skim over the parts I did not need. I think the book would help anyone design a database as complex as they need. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 22, 2011

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  Access 2010 Programmer's Reference (Wrox Programmer to Programmer)

  Book (Wrox)
  

  Rating (14 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  Index is not adequate for a reference book

  It's not a bad book. I read the entire book even though I was disappointed early on (see my gripe about the index later in the review). To be brutally honest there are some classics out there that are better, and I am using some of them. But they are getting dated and I wanted to learn some new things and particularly get a good feel for the new version of Access 2010.The style of sample code and follow-along examples is different from book to book. I prefer verbose and well-illustrated examples. The examples in this book are not quite to my liking, but some of you may find you prefer it. I won't try to explain further because if you've read a number of books you already know how examples and sample code are handled quite differently. I should mention the style of examples in this book varys a bit from chapter to chapter.This book is the product of several/many authors and contributors; different authors wrote different chapters. Some of the chapters deliver... 3/5 quietstorm (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Access 2010 Programmer's Reference (Wrox Programmer to Programmer) (Paperback) It's not a bad book. I read the entire book even though I was disappointed early on (see my gripe about the index later in the review). To be brutally honest there are some classics out there that are better, and I am using some of them. But they are getting dated and I wanted to learn some new things and particularly get a good feel for the new version of Access 2010.The style of sample code and follow-along examples is different from book to book. I prefer verbose and well-illustrated examples. The examples in this book are not quite to my liking, but some of you may find you prefer it. I won't try to explain further because if you've read a number of books you already know how examples and sample code are handled quite differently. I should mention the style of examples in this book varys a bit from chapter to chapter.This book is the product of several/many authors and contributors; different authors wrote different chapters. Some of the chapters deliver... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 26, 2011

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  Another winner for Hennig, et al

  Access 2010 Programmer's Reference is a well-written, well-thought-out, and very helpful book. It's another winner for the team of authors who wrote it.Not only are the technical details of Access programming in-depth, complete and accurate, and exceptionally well-explained, the features and functions of Access that they are used to implement or supplement are thoroughly explained, too -- just so your memory will be refreshed on those with which you are already familiar and you can learn the ones that are new to this release of the Access product.I have used Access since its Version 1.0, lead an Access user group, and have been honored by being recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for the product. But I wouldn't willingly start an Access 2010 project that I knew would involve code without having this book close at hand. I'm happy to let these extremely knowledgeable authors "do some heavy lifting" for me in identifying new functions and... 5/5 Laurin M. Linson "Larry Linson" (Dallas - Fort Worth, Texas Area) - See all my reviews, September 14, 2010

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  Great book for beginners and seasoned developers

  This is a very well written book.At the same time, it's comprehensive and straight to the point: it covers almost all the possible topics about Access development, and on each topic it shows what is important to know, it does not waste reader's time. It explains why features are built this or that way, instead of only listing what the features are. In other words, it's a BOOK, not a MANUAL.Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned Access developer (new to Access 2010), you will find this book to be very valuable. 5/5 Luiz C. C. Rocha "Luiz Cláudio" (São Paulo, Brazil) - See all my reviews, May 21, 2011

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  Microsoft Access 2010

  Software (Microsoft Software)
  

  Rating (30 reviews):

  (3.3/5)

  

  From Access 97 to Access 2010

  I created fifteen databases from 1998 to now to help me in the office, and one other to help me at home, all created in Access 97. I've been using these databases for years and the largest one has a file size of 60 Mb; Access 97 would not let me create new reports in that one. I decided to try Access 2010 and was surprised that all 16 databases converted without any problems, at least none detected so far. My home computer and office computer are both over six years old, running WinXP on an Socket A processor with old DDR memory. Access 2010 runs OK on these old systems. Access 2010 is a definite upgrade from 97, and as soon as I learned the menu changes, I was up and running. I am glad I started in Access 97 though because The Help resources are pitiful in 2010 and hitting the F1 key doesn't get you much. Creating macros in 2010 is very easy and I like the ease of exporting reports to pdf for emailing. My largest database has 19 tables, 120 queries, 66 forms/subforms, 122... 4/5 J. Whitelaw (Monterey, VA) - See all my reviews, March 2, 2011

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  Better than previous versions...

  I use Access mostly for class work, but the 2010 version is so much more user friendly that I'm starting to use it regularly to help create database apps, use it for home organization, etc. In an IT/Database Management class I took (upper division college course) we had older students (50+) who were trying to move up still in their careers and even though they still weren't comfortable with some computer elements such as open-source software, the 2010 Access was user-friendly enough that they could use it. Overall I find it very user friendly and really like the formatting. 5/5 Amanda C. Barringer - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Microsoft Access 2010 (Software) I use Access mostly for class work, but the 2010 version is so much more user friendly that I'm starting to use it regularly to help create database apps, use it for home organization, etc. In an IT/Database Management class I took (upper division college course) we had older students (50+) who were trying to move up still in their careers and even though they still weren't comfortable with some computer elements such as open-source software, the 2010 Access was user-friendly enough that they could use it. Overall I find it very user friendly and really like the formatting. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 10, 2010

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  More COmplicated Than 2003 Version

  I have been using ACCESS 2003 for several years to maintain a long list of adresses, phone, email info,etc. I was quite comfortable with it and expected that the 2010version would have advanced features. What I find instead are much the same features but the software seems more compliacted to use. I am having difficulty doing something as simple as printing of mailing labels. 2/5 Cracker Pot "Cracked Pot" (Torrance, CA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Microsoft Access 2010 (Software) I have been using ACCESS 2003 for several years to maintain a long list of adresses, phone, email info,etc. I was quite comfortable with it and expected that the 2010version would have advanced features. What I find instead are much the same features but the software seems more compliacted to use. I am having difficulty doing something as simple as printing of mailing labels. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 27, 2011

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  List Price: $139.99
  

  Integrate your Access reports using multiple data connections and linked information

  Apply professional designs using Office themes for great-looking forms and reports

  Use the simplified Expression Builder to build out logic faster and easier in your database

  Get started faster and easier than ever before with more pre-built database templates

  Microsoft Access 2010 lets you track inventory, customer information and data trends with ready-to-use templates

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  Microsoft Access 2010 Inside Out (Inside Out (Microsoft))

  Book (Microsoft Press)
  

  Rating (11 reviews):

  (3.9/5)

  

  Pleased with Access 2010 Inside/Out

  The book is very comprehensive. I have not read through the complete book as yet, however, the big advantage is that you can go to any section/subject and get the in depth information you require at any particular time. The information is also very clear and delves in great depth into each subject.I especially like the complete samples of various database(s) as well as samples and code where applicable on the companion CD. With the CD you have the ability to load all these items onto your computer and make the references available at all times.The greatest asset on the companion CD for me is the PDF file of the complete book. As I get older my eyesight is not like it used to be and I have trouble reading many books and periodicals. Having the book on PDF format makes it very easy for me to read.Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase. 5/5 Web Designer Hobbyist "Don" (Tarpon Springs, FL) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Microsoft Access 2010 Inside Out (Inside Out (Microsoft)) (Paperback) The book is very comprehensive. I have not read through the complete book as yet, however, the big advantage is that you can go to any section/subject and get the in depth information you require at any particular time. The information is also very clear and delves in great depth into each subject.I especially like the complete samples of various database(s) as well as samples and code where applicable on the companion CD. With the CD you have the ability to load all these items onto your computer and make the references available at all times.The greatest asset on the companion CD for me is the PDF file of the complete book. As I get older my eyesight is not like it used to be and I have trouble reading many books and periodicals. Having the book on PDF format makes it very easy for me to read.Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 24, 2010

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  Don't buy if you have 64-bit PC

  It has a lot of good content. The cd has a pdf version of the book and 4 sample programs. The samples are written in Access 2007 and none are compatible with Windows 7 64-bit OS. I managed to get one program to run out of the 4. The rest still need code debugging. This is an important problem because the book references and relies on its sample databases. The pages in my book were printed in very light ink. The diagrams/figures are barely readable with faint wording that's smaller than microprint. It's nanoprint. The publisher's website isn't helpful.The authors say they assume readers are running 32-bit Windows 7. This should be said upfront in the book's description. Bottomline, it's hypocritical to use Access 2007 samples to teach Access 2010. And, the entire book has poor print quality. I'm returning it. 2/5 Su Doku (WDC, USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Microsoft Access 2010 Inside Out (Inside Out (Microsoft)) (Paperback) It has a lot of good content. The cd has a pdf version of the book and 4 sample programs. The samples are written in Access 2007 and none are compatible with Windows 7 64-bit OS. I managed to get one program to run out of the 4. The rest still need code debugging. This is an important problem because the book references and relies on its sample databases. The pages in my book were printed in very light ink. The diagrams/figures are barely readable with faint wording that's smaller than microprint. It's nanoprint. The publisher's website isn't helpful.The authors say they assume readers are running 32-bit Windows 7. This should be said upfront in the book's description. Bottomline, it's hypocritical to use Access 2007 samples to teach Access 2010. And, the entire book has poor print quality. I'm returning it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 29, 2011

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  Awesome! 'Must-Have' Reference with great insight for Access 2010

  "Access 2010 Inside Out" is a 'must-have' reference. It is everything you'd expect from a series started by the legendary John Viescas, who is, in my opinion, the world-most authority on SQL (structured query language) and a top developer. Years before Jeff Conrad started writing books, he was building Access applications and sharing his knowledge in public forums. I learned from his posts (AccessJunkie) and great website (AccessJunkie dot com). Now that he is a member of the Microsoft Access development team, Jeff writes with even more insight. As a long-time developer, when Access 2007 first came out, I had troubles with the new interface since it was so different. Inside Out gave me the comfort and knowledge I needed. I began using Access 2010 more than a year ago (started with beta version). Much of what I learned about the new features was by trial and error and banging my head. Now, this book saves me a lot of frustration and explains things in an... 5/5 Crystal (Colorado) - See all my reviews This review is from: Microsoft Access 2010 Inside Out (Inside Out (Microsoft)) (Paperback) "Access 2010 Inside Out" is a 'must-have' reference. It is everything you'd expect from a series started by the legendary John Viescas, who is, in my opinion, the world-most authority on SQL (structured query language) and a top developer. Years before Jeff Conrad started writing books, he was building Access applications and sharing his knowledge in public forums. I learned from his posts (AccessJunkie) and great website (AccessJunkie dot com). Now that he is a member of the Microsoft Access development team, Jeff writes with even more insight. As a long-time developer, when Access 2007 first came out, I had troubles with the new interface since it was so different. Inside Out gave me the comfort and knowledge I needed. I began using Access 2010 more than a year ago (started with beta version). Much of what I learned about the new features was by trial and error and banging my head. Now, this book saves me a lot of frustration and explains things in an... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 11, 2010

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  Teach Yourself VISUALLY Access 2010 (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech))

  Book (Visual)
  

  Rating (5 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Teach Yourself Visually, Access 2010

  I have average computer skills and I've used the "Visual" books before--and this one is a great one. And here's the reason why. It's like having a tutor over your shoulder guiding you every step of the way. Each step is numbered and marked on a picture of your screen--in color. Every chapter is clear and concise and very easy to follow. Like I said, the tutor is with you all the way. The Microsoft Press books are also very good and I also use these, but I prefer the "Visual" books. They just seem easier for me to understand at my skill level. I've been using computers since 1985 at the corporate and personal level, so I do have some experience. 5/5 dclaro "Don" (South Bend, IN USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Access 2010 (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)) (Paperback) Teach Yourself VISUALLY Access 2010 (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech))I have average computer skills and I've used the "Visual" books before--and this one is a great one. And here's the reason why. It's like having a tutor over your shoulder guiding you every step of the way. Each step is numbered and marked on a picture of your screen--in color. Every chapter is clear and concise and very easy to follow. Like I said, the tutor is with you all the way. The Microsoft Press books are also very good and I also use these, but I prefer the "Visual" books. They just seem easier for me to understand at my skill level. I've been using computers since 1985 at the corporate and personal level, so I do have some experience. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 1, 2011

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  Visually Access 2010

  I learn faster when someone can show me how to do something and answer my questions only when I need to know it, if you are anything like me, then you will appreciate this book. It is a great book; it is exactly what it says. A visual teacher, it offers lots of examples. 5/5 Marion E. Fitzpatrick (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews, April 4, 2011

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  Teach Yourself Visually Access 2010

  I found this book to be very useful-- I purchased it to accompany the college workbook I had. It gave a little more information and some useful tricks to use that the workbook didn't. Would recommend it to anyone who needs that extra hand so to speak. 4/5 Jo - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Access 2010 (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)) (Paperback) I found this book to be very useful-- I purchased it to accompany the college workbook I had. It gave a little more information and some useful tricks to use that the workbook didn't. Would recommend it to anyone who needs that extra hand so to speak. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 18, 2011

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  Access 2010 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

  Book (For Dummies)
  

  Rating (7 reviews):

  (3.1/5)

  

  Great for someone new to Access

  Having only a rudimentary knowledge of Microsoft Word in older versions, I bought Microsoft Office 2010. There were big changes so I bought two books, Microsoft Office 2010 all-in-one for dummies and this one on Access. I've never used Access but wanted to see if it could replace an ancient DOS database program we've used for decades in our businesses.I wanted a book that wasn't intimidating and was quick to get me started. This one is a bit basic, but it is very clear and leads you through all the steps needed to set up a database. Because I have to work on this between deadlines, I haven't finished setting up my database yet, but I feel confident this book will provide all the information I need.I'd recommend it for anyone just delving into Access 2010 for the first time. 4/5 Grandma M (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Access 2010 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) (Paperback) Having only a rudimentary knowledge of Microsoft Word in older versions, I bought Microsoft Office 2010. There were big changes so I bought two books, Microsoft Office 2010 all-in-one for dummies and this one on Access. I've never used Access but wanted to see if it could replace an ancient DOS database program we've used for decades in our businesses.I wanted a book that wasn't intimidating and was quick to get me started. This one is a bit basic, but it is very clear and leads you through all the steps needed to set up a database. Because I have to work on this between deadlines, I haven't finished setting up my database yet, but I feel confident this book will provide all the information I need.I'd recommend it for anyone just delving into Access 2010 for the first time. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 7, 2011

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  no dummy

  The book is very informative. Microsoft Access has always been difficult for me to grasp, but this book makes it easy for me to learn Access 2010. I don't feel like a DUMMY!..... The author is also very humorous. I enjoy reading the book. 4/5 cat - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Access 2010 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) (Paperback) The book is very informative. Microsoft Access has always been difficult for me to grasp, but this book makes it easy for me to learn Access 2010. I don't feel like a DUMMY!..... The author is also very humorous. I enjoy reading the book. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 12, 2011

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  "Dummies" are Wonderful!

  I think Access 2010 is a great book. When I have a question regarding something I can go right to it in the book and see what's behind it and what it does when your create it."Dummies" books are great. 4/5 Marie Toman "Auntie Reen" (Sun City Center, FL United States) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Access 2010 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) (Paperback) I think Access 2010 is a great book. When I have a question regarding something I can go right to it in the book and see what's behind it and what it does when your create it."Dummies" books are great. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 23, 2011

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  Access 2010: The Missing Manual

  eBooks (Pogue Press)
  

  Rating (17 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Beginners into to Access

  Maybe I have unrealistic expectations - but so much of the book is devoted to very basic items and so little of the book is devoted to software development. Almost no discussion of Access classes or calling API's; only a token consideration of programming in Access. In my opinion, this book would be excellent for someone not very familiar with Access 2010 that wants to build a database and use standard features to enter data, query it, and produce reports. This book is not quite right for the experienced software developer that wants to use an underlying programming methodology to have precise control and develop professional-looking applications that require no user training. 3/5 Alfred (Minnesota) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Access 2010: The Missing Manual (Paperback) Maybe I have unrealistic expectations - but so much of the book is devoted to very basic items and so little of the book is devoted to software development. Almost no discussion of Access classes or calling API's; only a token consideration of programming in Access. In my opinion, this book would be excellent for someone not very familiar with Access 2010 that wants to build a database and use standard features to enter data, query it, and produce reports. This book is not quite right for the experienced software developer that wants to use an underlying programming methodology to have precise control and develop professional-looking applications that require no user training. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 26, 2010

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  An in-depth tutorial. Highly readable.

  Some people think there's only one Matthew MacDonald who writes books about Access, but I know better: I've read "Access 2010 The Missing Manual," and I've seen for myself that there are two Matthew MacDonalds.The first Matthew MacDonald is a good one, the one who rejected the too-easy idea of merely writing a survey of database concepts or merely writing a survey of the Access user interface. This Matthew MacDonald insisted on writing an integrated presentation of database concepts and associated Access procedures--a presentation perfectly suited to readers building their first serious business database in Access.The second Matthew MacDonald is an even better one, the one who rejected the idea of merely identifying the various elements shown in the many screen snapshots scattered throughout the book. This Matthew MacDonald wrote full-bodied captions (in sidebar form) that explain exactly how each snapshot illustrates the concepts covered in the text... 5/5 Bill Coan (Hortonville, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews, August 1, 2010

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  Excellent!

  I had all but given up on finding a book that explains how to use Access that is neither too simplistic nor too complex. The tone is very conversational and the author easily explains and introduces complex ideas without making it feel like a textbook or leaving you overwhelmed. I have bought 3 books over the last 5 years on this subject matter and I did not pass chapter 3 in any of them. This is the best of the lot. 5/5 rogergold - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Access 2010: The Missing Manual (Kindle Edition) I had all but given up on finding a book that explains how to use Access that is neither too simplistic nor too complex. The tone is very conversational and the author easily explains and introduces complex ideas without making it feel like a textbook or leaving you overwhelmed. I have bought 3 books over the last 5 years on this subject matter and I did not pass chapter 3 in any of them. This is the best of the lot. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 13, 2010

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  Access 2010 Bible

  Book (Wiley)
  

  Rating (6 reviews):

  (3.3/5)

  

  Good Access Moderate Access 2010

  If you are new to databases and/or Microsoft Access then you will find this book helpful. It is a tome full of excellent information on database concepts and goes through a ton of Access features. If you are looking for a book that incorporates Access 2010 features throughout the text then you should probably look elsewhere. I learned more about Access 2010 features by listening to 10 minutes of online marketing then I did through the first 600 pages of this book.Because I am more than a bit rusty with Access I am not sorry i purchased the book however I will now need to find a second one that actually covers Access 2010 in depth. 3/5 T.A.Carey - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Access 2010 Bible (Paperback) If you are new to databases and/or Microsoft Access then you will find this book helpful. It is a tome full of excellent information on database concepts and goes through a ton of Access features. If you are looking for a book that incorporates Access 2010 features throughout the text then you should probably look elsewhere. I learned more about Access 2010 features by listening to 10 minutes of online marketing then I did through the first 600 pages of this book.Because I am more than a bit rusty with Access I am not sorry i purchased the book however I will now need to find a second one that actually covers Access 2010 in depth. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 21, 2010

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  The worst Access book ever

  I've read over two dozen Access books, starting with Access 97; this is by far the worst. The examples, such as they are, are disjointed and nearly impossible to follow, and the text itself meanders through a morass of muddled exposition. You shouldn't have to try to figure out how to use the software as you go along -- that's what online help is for. Carrie Prague was the lead author on previous Access Bibles; those were models of how to write such books. As a decent alternative you might try the "Missing Manual" volume. I've also liked previous Viescas "Inside Out" books and have pre-ordered one of those. In any case, stay away from this dog. 1/5 Glenn W - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Access 2010 Bible (Paperback) I've read over two dozen Access books, starting with Access 97; this is by far the worst. The examples, such as they are, are disjointed and nearly impossible to follow, and the text itself meanders through a morass of muddled exposition. You shouldn't have to try to figure out how to use the software as you go along -- that's what online help is for. Carrie Prague was the lead author on previous Access Bibles; those were models of how to write such books. As a decent alternative you might try the "Missing Manual" volume. I've also liked previous Viescas "Inside Out" books and have pre-ordered one of those. In any case, stay away from this dog. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 26, 2010

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  Kindle Edition Doesn't Include CD-ROM Files

  Can't comment on the book per se, but the Kindle edition offers no access to the files on the CD-ROM, which are integral to the book's teaching process. The files are not available for download at the publisher's website, either. Now I'll have to purchase this book AGAIN just to get the CD-ROM. The final indignity is that the CD-ROM includes the entire book as a PDF anyway, making the Kindle edition all but useless. 1/5 Anthony Perez "World's Worst Astronomer" (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews, June 30, 2010

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  Microsoft Access 2010 (2 PC / 1 User) [Download]

  Digital Software (Microsoft)
  

  Rating (30 reviews):

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  From Access 97 to Access 2010

  I created fifteen databases from 1998 to now to help me in the office, and one other to help me at home, all created in Access 97. I've been using these databases for years and the largest one has a file size of 60 Mb; Access 97 would not let me create new reports in that one. I decided to try Access 2010 and was surprised that all 16 databases converted without any problems, at least none detected so far. My home computer and office computer are both over six years old, running WinXP on an Socket A processor with old DDR memory. Access 2010 runs OK on these old systems. Access 2010 is a definite upgrade from 97, and as soon as I learned the menu changes, I was up and running. I am glad I started in Access 97 though because The Help resources are pitiful in 2010 and hitting the F1 key doesn't get you much. Creating macros in 2010 is very easy and I like the ease of exporting reports to pdf for emailing. My largest database has 19 tables, 120 queries, 66 forms/subforms, 122... 4/5 J. Whitelaw (Monterey, VA) - See all my reviews, March 2, 2011

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  Better than previous versions...

  I use Access mostly for class work, but the 2010 version is so much more user friendly that I'm starting to use it regularly to help create database apps, use it for home organization, etc. In an IT/Database Management class I took (upper division college course) we had older students (50+) who were trying to move up still in their careers and even though they still weren't comfortable with some computer elements such as open-source software, the 2010 Access was user-friendly enough that they could use it. Overall I find it very user friendly and really like the formatting. 5/5 Amanda C. Barringer - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Microsoft Access 2010 (Software) I use Access mostly for class work, but the 2010 version is so much more user friendly that I'm starting to use it regularly to help create database apps, use it for home organization, etc. In an IT/Database Management class I took (upper division college course) we had older students (50+) who were trying to move up still in their careers and even though they still weren't comfortable with some computer elements such as open-source software, the 2010 Access was user-friendly enough that they could use it. Overall I find it very user friendly and really like the formatting. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 10, 2010

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  More COmplicated Than 2003 Version

  I have been using ACCESS 2003 for several years to maintain a long list of adresses, phone, email info,etc. I was quite comfortable with it and expected that the 2010version would have advanced features. What I find instead are much the same features but the software seems more compliacted to use. I am having difficulty doing something as simple as printing of mailing labels. 2/5 Cracker Pot "Cracked Pot" (Torrance, CA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Microsoft Access 2010 (Software) I have been using ACCESS 2003 for several years to maintain a long list of adresses, phone, email info,etc. I was quite comfortable with it and expected that the 2010version would have advanced features. What I find instead are much the same features but the software seems more compliacted to use. I am having difficulty doing something as simple as printing of mailing labels. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 27, 2011

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