As your database begins to fill up with database objects, you should strongly consider organizing the Navigation pane using custom groups. In Microsoft Access, custom groups allow you to group related objects together, regardless of their type. For example, you can have forms, queries, tables, reports and macros all within the same custom group. In this online video, you will learn about organizing the Navigation pane with custom groups.
Now that our database is filling up with objects, you might want to consider…reorganizing your Navigation pane, so that your objects are grouped by task…rather than by object type.…We can create custom groups, so that all of the objects that go together will…appear next to each other, regardless of whether they are forms, queries,…tables, reports, or macros.…We will start by changing the View mode on the Navigation pane.…Click on the down arrow here and change it to Tables and Related Views.…Now Access groups all of our objects based off of their relation to each table.…You will notice that we get duplicates of each object such as this…EmployeePhone Crosstab is related to both the EmployeePhone table and if I…scroll down, the Employees - Table.…
Just like sorting by object type, we can use the up arrows on these categories…here to collapse each group.…If you would like to have full control over the groupings of your objects, go…back up here to the top and change it to Custom group.…I will go ahead and scroll up to the top of my Navigation pane and you will…
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
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 1s
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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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