If you work in Microsoft Access frequently, it's important that you're able to access the program as quickly as possible. In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a desktop shortcut, as well as how to pin Access to your taskbar, which will make launching Access and the Backstage screen a quick process.
Starting Access for the first time is pretty straightforward, we'll my move my…cursor up to the top-right corner and then down to reveal the Search charm.…I'll click it and then type-in the word access.…The results get filtered and it brings up the Access 2013 tile here.…I am going to press my Windows key to return back to the Start menu.…Instead of going to the Search charm, I can actually just start typing.…If I type-in access it automatically jumps to Search and there is the tile again.…Now instead of clicking on it, which will launch the program, I'm going to…right-click on it, which will bring up additional options.…
I can choose to Pin the tile to my Start window.…If I right-click again, I can choose to Pin an icon to my Taskbar, which will…make it easy to get to Access from my Desktop.…I'll turn both of those options on.…Now I am going to press the Windows key one more time and you'll see if I…scroll over here to the right, we've got an Access tile here where we can start…the program quickly.…
Author
Adam Wilbert
Released
2/8/2013- Understanding table structures and relationships
- Setting primary and foreign keys
- Establishing relationships and maintaining referential integrity
- Sorting and filtering data
- Building queries with constraints and criteria
- Editing table data with queries
- Generating forms from tables
- Adding form controls
- Creating reports with totals and labels
- Embedding macros in buttons
- Repairing your database
- Protecting databases with passwords
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 5s
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1. Getting Started
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Key database concepts4m 21s
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Creating the database file3m 25s
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Digging in to Ribbon tabs3m 39s
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Using the Navigation pane3m 36s
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Taking backups47s
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Accessing help1m 8s
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2. Creating Tables
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Importing tables4m 57s
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3. Setting Field Properties
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Setting the default value2m 15s
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Creating lookup fields4m 29s
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4. Organizing Records
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Formatting columns2m 52s
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Sorting table data3m 18s
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Filtering table data2m 21s
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5. Using Queries
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Understanding queries2m 2s
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Building expressions5m 23s
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6. Working with Specialty Queries
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Using update queries3m 21s
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Using make table queries2m 57s
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Using delete queries2m 48s
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Using append queries2m 49s
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7. Creating Forms
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Generating forms from tables3m 10s
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Using the Form Wizard2m 38s
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8. Designing Forms
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Setting data sources5m 39s
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Understanding input boxes3m 31s
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Recording navigation2m 36s
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Adding buttons4m 18s
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Assigning tab order4m 5s
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Creating a navigation form3m 36s
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9. Creating Reports
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Introducing reports2m 15s
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Using the Report Wizard5m 9s
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Creating calculated totals3m 32s
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Creating labels4m 18s
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Adjusting print settings2m 58s
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10. Working with Macros
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Creating macros5m 3s
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11. Integrating Access with the Office Suite
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Emailing with macros4m 4s
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12. Maintaining the Database
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Documenting your work4m 41s
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Creating custom Ribbon tabs3m 35s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 6s
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Video: Launching Access and the Backstage screen