Master database creation and managementAccess 2016 Bible is your, comprehensive reference to the world's most popular database management tool. With clear guidance toward everything from the basics to the advanced, this go-to reference helps you take advantage of everything Access 2016 has to offer. Whether you're new to Access or getting started with Access 2016, you'll find everything you need to know to create the database solution perfectly tailored to your needs, with expert guidance every step of the way. The companion website features all examples and databases used in the book, plus trial software and a special offer from Database Creations. Start from the beginning for a complete tutorial, or dip in and grab what you need when you need it -- this book gives you an expert Access 2016 companion on call 24/7.Access enables database novices and programmers to store, organize, view, analyze, and share data, as well as build powerful, integrable, custom database solutions -- but databases can be complex, and difficult to navigate. This book helps you harness the power of the database with a solid understanding of their purpose, construction, and application.* Understand database objects and design systems objects* Build forms, create tables, manipulate datasheets, and add data validation* Use Visual Basic automation and XML Data Access Page design* Exchange data with other Office applications, including Word, Excel, and moreFrom database fundamentals and terminology to XML and Web services, this book has everything you need to maximize Access 2016 and build the database you need.

Introduction xxxixPart I: Access Building Blocks 3Chapter 1 An Introduction to Database Development 3Chapter 2 Getting Started with Access 19Part II: Understanding Access Tables 31Chapter 3 Creating Access Tables 33Chapter 4 Understanding Table Relationships 89Chapter 5 Working with Access Tables 131Chapter 6 Importing and Exporting Data 171Chapter 7 Linking to External Data 209Part III: Working with Access Queries 235Chapter 8 Selecting Data with Queries 237Chapter 9 Using Operators and Expressions in Access 267Chapter 10 Going Beyond Select Queries 309Part IV: Analyzing Data in Access 349Chapter 11 Transforming Data in Access 351Chapter 12 Working with Calculations and Dates 375Chapter 13 Performing Conditional Analyses 401Chapter 14 The Fundamentals of Using SQL 421Chapter 15 Subqueries and Domain Aggregate Functions 441Chapter 16 Running Descriptive Statistics in Access 467Part V: Working with Access Forms and Reports 483Chapter 17 Creating Basic Access Forms 485Chapter 18 Working with Data on Access Forms 525Chapter 19 Working with Form Controls 557Chapter 20 Presenting Data with Access Reports 591Chapter 21 Advanced Access Report Techniques 649Part VI: Access Programming Fundamentals 695Chapter 22 Using Access Macros 697Chapter 23 Using Access Data Macros 733Chapter 24 Getting Started with Access VBA 751Chapter 25 Mastering VBA Data Types and Procedures 795Chapter 26 Understanding the Access Event Model 839Chapter 27 Debugging Your Access Applications 861Part VII: Advanced Access Programming Techniques 895Chapter 28 Accessing Data with VBA Code 897Chapter 29 Advanced Data Access with VBA 941Chapter 30 Customizing the Ribbon 959Chapter 31 Preparing Your Access Application for Distribution 999Part VIII: Access and Windows SharePoint Services 1045Chapter 32 Integrating Access with SharePoint 1047Chapter 33 Deploying Access Applications to SharePoint 1063Index 1091