One of over 70 books by Phil Oliver and Noel Kantaris, published by Bernard Babani (publishing) Ltd. Suitable for all Access 2002 users.

If you want to get started with Microsoft's Access 2002 database (part of Office XP), as quickly as possible, then this book is for you - no previous knowledge of database design is assumed. We discuss the main features of the package using a simple example database that you are encouraged to develop, and modify as more advanced features are introduced.

 The book explains:-

• How to install and start the Access package, and what the various elements, or objects, are that make up a database management system.

• How to use Wizards to automatically design an example database.

• How to link together database tables to form a relational database management system.

• How to use the Query Wizard to create complex queries to help manage your data.

• How to design and use forms and reports to display and print information in a professional manner.

• How to import data and images from other packages and files into Access objects.

• How to use the Internet features built into Access 2002.