Our one-level Upgrading to Microsoft Office Access 2010 training courseware will help students who are familiar with earlier versions of Access upgrade to the 2010 edition.
Section One is all about getting started. To begin, the new features of the application and the interface are covered. Then, students will learn how to customize the ribbon interface and the Quick Access toolbar.
Section Two gets into working with Access objects. To start, we’ll review how to create a database with various kinds of templates. Then, students will learn about the improved Navigation Pane and exporting objects to PDF and XPS. Next, pre-designed field sets, Application Parts, Attachment fields, themes, and conditional formatting are covered. To wrap the section up, students will learn how to create navigation forms.
Section Three is all about Access and the Web. We will cover ways of using Access 2010 with SharePoint Server 2010. We will also explore new Web databases.
Section Four introduces macros and programming concepts. To start, students will learn about the basics of macros and submacros. Next, new table macros (also known as data macros) are covered. Finally, advanced tools (including Visual Basic for Applications and e-mail alerts) are discussed.
By the end of this Upgrading to Microsoft Office Access 2010 training course, students will be able to make the most of Microsoft Access 2010’s new features. As always, Velsoft training materials and courseware are completely customizable to suit the requirements of the students and trainer.
Introduction
Prerequisites
Section 1: Getting Started
Lesson 1.1: Starting Out
What is Microsoft Office Access 2010?
What's New in Microsoft Office Access 2010?
Basic Database Terminology
Opening Access
Closing Access
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 1.2: Interface Basics
Understanding Backstage View
Using Backstage View
Interface Overview
Using Standard Tabs
Using Contextual Tabs
Minimizing the Ribbon
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 1.3: Using the Quick Access Toolbar
The Default QAT Commands
Adding Commands
Removing Commands
Customizing the Toolbar
Importing and Exporting Customizations
Resetting the Quick Access Toolbar
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 1.4: Customizing the Ribbon
Getting Started
Adding or Removing Tabs
Arranging Tabs and Groups
Creating New Tabs and Groups
Customizing Group Commands
Importing and Exporting Customizations
Resetting All Customizations
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Section 1: Case Study
Section 1: Review Questions
Section 2: Using Tables, Forms, and Reports
Lesson 2.1: First Steps
Database Basics
Planning a Database
Creating a Blank Database
Creating a Database from a Template
Warnings You May See when Opening a Database
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.2: Navigating in Access
Understanding the Navigation Pane
Managing Database Objects
Setting Navigation Options
Exporting an Object to PDF or XPS
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.3: Customizing Tables
Using Pre-Designed Fields
About Application Parts
Adding Application Parts to a Database
Using the Attachment Data Type
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.4: Using Themes
Applying Themes
Modifying Theme Fonts
Modifying Theme Colors
Saving Customized Themes
Browsing for Themes
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.5: Using Conditional Formatting with Reports
Understanding Conditional Formatting
Creating Conditional Formatting Rules
Editing Conditional Formatting Rules
Changing the Order of Conditional Formatting Rules
Deleting Conditional Formatting Rules
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.6: Creating a Navigation Form
Creating a Navigation Form
Adding Tabs to a Navigation Form
Creating a Tab Hierarchy
Modifying a Navigation Form
Displaying the Navigation Form When the Database Opens
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Section 2: Case Study
Section 2: Review Questions
Section 3: Access and the Web
Lesson 3.1: Understanding SharePoint Server
Understanding SharePoint Server
System Requirements
Important Terminology
Understanding SharePoint Users
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 3.2: Using Access 2010 with SharePoint Server
Linking Tables and Lists
Moving a Database to SharePoint
Saving a Database to SharePoint
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 3.3: Access 2010 and Web Databases
Creating a Web Database
Creating Tables and Fields in Web Databases
Creating Forms for Web Databases
Creating Navigation Forms for Web Databases
Using Web Database Templates
Checking Compatibility
Publishing a Web Database
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Section 3: Case Study
Section 3: Review Questions
Section 4: Creating and Managing Macros
Lesson 4.1: Macro Basics
Understanding Macros
Creating Macros
Macros as Event Procedures
Program Control with If-Then-Else Statements
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 4.2: More about Macros
About Embedded Macros
Adding Comments to Macros
Creating a Submacro
Grouping Submacros
Handling Macro Errors
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 4.3: Using Table (Data) Macros
Understanding Table Macros
Creating a Table Macro
Managing Table Macros
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 4.4: Advanced Macro Topics
Exporting a Macro to XML
Converting a Macro to Visual Basic
Creating an E-Mail Alert
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Section 4: Case Study
Section 4: Review Questions
Index