If you are new to Access 2000 or already use an alternative database application and you want to switch to Access 2000 this book gives you all the essential information you need using lots of examples. Topics covered in this book include: - How to use the Access interface - How to use Access objects to create a simple database - How to use built in functions - How to create tables - How to create forms - How to create queries to select and update data - How to create reports - How to create macros - How to use object events and create procedures Essential Access 2000 fast is designed for professionals or students who need to learn the maximum in the minimum time and to develop databases fast.If you are new to Access 2000 or already use an alternative database application and you want to switch to Access 2000 this book gives you all the essential information you need using lots of examples. Topics covered in this book include: - How to use the Access interface - How to use Access objects to create a simple database - How to use built in functions - How to create tables - How to create forms - How to create queries to select and update data - How to create reports - How to create macros - How to use object events and create procedures Essential Access 2000 fast is designed for professionals or students who need to learn the maximum in the minimum time and to develop databases fast.1 Why Use Access 2000?.- What is Access 2000?.- Is this book for you?.- What you need to run Access 2000.- How to use this book.- Conventions.- 2 Starting with Access.- The menu bar.- Tables.- Forms.- Queries.- Reports.- Data access pages.- Macros.- Modules.- 3 Database Concepts.- Paper database.- Tables.- Records.- Design ground rules.- Design stages.- Normallc&