Microsoft Access 2010: Part Two is the second half of this two-part series which will allow students to finish preparing for the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam on Access 2010 (77-885). It?focuses on advanced training areas, such as:
- Building custom forms
- Using advanced database management tools
- Managing switchboards
- Leveraging tools to validate data
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About This Course
Course Prerequisites
Course Overview
Course Objectives
How To Use This Book
Lesson 1: Advanced Form Design
TOPIC A: Add Controls to Forms
Types of Controls
Command Buttons
Quick Start Fields
Calendar/Datepicker Control
Form Layouts
Quick Styles
Tab Order
The Anchoring Tool
Activity 1-1
TOPIC B: Create Subforms
Subforms
Activity 1-2
TOPIC C: Organize Information with Tab Pages
Tab Pages
Activity 1-3
TOPIC D: Display a Summary of Data in a Form
PivotTables
PivotCharts
Activity 1-4
TOPIC E: Apply Conditional Formatting
Conditional Formatting
Activity 1-5
TOPIC F: Form Options
Form Design Options
Form Arrange Options
Form Format Options
Activity 1-6
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 2: Field and Record Validation
TOPIC A: Field and Record Validation
Field Properties
Input Mask Wizard
Input Mask Characters
Lookup Lists
Expression Builder
Record Validation
Activity 2-1
TOPIC B: Form Validation
Control Wizards
The Combo Box Control
The List Box Control
The Option Group Control
Activity 2-2
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 3: Using Macros to Improve User Interface Design
TOPIC A: Create Macros
Macros
The Macro Builder Window
Macro Actions
Types of Macro Actions
Action Arguments
Object Events
Activity 3-1
TOPIC B: Restrict Records Using a Condition
Macro Conditions
The Where Condition
Activity 3-2
TOPIC C: Validate Data Using a Macro
Event Properties for Data Validation
Macro Actions for Data Validation
Embedded Macros
Activity 3-3
TOPIC D: Automate Data Entry Using a Macro
Event Properties for Automating Data Entry
Macro Actions for Automating Data Entry
Activity 3-4
TOPIC E: Convert a Macro to VBA
Macros and VBA
Activity 3-5
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 4: Advanced Database Management
TOPIC A: Link Tables to External Data Sources
External Data Sources
The Linked Table Manager
Activity 4-1
TOPIC B: Manage a Database
Exclusive Mode
Database Backup
The Compact and Repair Database Option
Activity 4-2
TOPIC C: Determine Object Dependency
Object Dependency
Activity 4-3
TOPIC D: Document a Database
The Database Documenter
Activity 4-4
TOPIC E: Analyze the Performance of a Database
Performance Analyzer
Activity 4-5
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 5: Distributing and Securing a Database
TOPIC A: Prepare a Database for Multiple User Access
Splitting a Database
Activity 5-1
TOPIC B: Implement Security
Security Strategies in Access 2010
The Message Bar
The Trust Center Dialog Box
Trusted Locations
Activity 5-2
TOPIC C: Set Passwords
Password Protection
Database Access Modes
Activity 5-3
TOPIC D: Convert an Access Database to an ACCDE File
The ACCDE File Format
User Templates
Activity 5-4
TOPIC E: Package a Database with a Digital Signature
Digital Signatures
Digital Certificates
The Package and Sign Feature
Activity 5-5
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 6: Managing Switchboards
TOPIC A: Create a Database Switchboard
Switchboard Manager
Activity 6-1
TOPIC B: Modify a Database Switchboard
Switchboard Modification
Activity 6-2
TOPIC C: Set Startup Options
Database Startup Options
Activity 6-3
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson Labs
Lesson 1
Lesson Lab 1-1
Lesson Lab 1-2
Lesson Lab 1-3
Lesson 2
Lesson Lab 2-1
Lesson 3
Lesson Lab 3-1
Lesson Lab 3-2
Lesson 4
Lesson Lab 4-1
Lesson Lab 4-2
Lesson 5
Lesson Lab 5-1
Lesson Lab 5-2
Lesson 6
Lesson Lab 6-1
Course Wrap-Up
Post-Course Assessment
Course Summary
Appendices
Keyboard Shortcut Quick Reference Sheet
Mapping to Microsoft Office Access 2010, Exam 77-885
Glossary
Index
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