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Display a specific form when your Access 2007 database is opened
If you want to prevent your users from navigating around your database, you can configure Access 2007 to take them straight to a designated form.
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Use a form to display a list of reports and queries in an Access database
When you need to know what objects are being created for a database, you can run a query against an Access system table to generate a list of all current reports and queries.
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Use hyperlinks to open an Access database object without programming
You can add a control to your Access database without starting from scratch -- or without knowledge of programming. Here's an easy way to use a hyperlink instead of a command butto...
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Hide Access database objects from unauthorized users
If you're working on a new Access form for your database that you don't want released to the public just yet, you can prevent others from accessing this form. Mary Ann Richardson e...
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Keep your data in sync with Access database replication
By keeping your Access database on a local server, you have one centralized home for all your data, while allowing your employees to upload new data at will from their own replicas...
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Filter Access forms with one button
Looking for a needle in an Access haystack? Mary Ann Richardson shows how to add a button that will easily filter the records you use the most.
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Use Access queries to archive old data
Chances are you regularly access only a fraction of the Access records that live in your system—so why not archive the ones you don't use as often? It's not only possible but simpl...
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Group database objects for easy retrieval in Access
Has your Access database gotten out of control? If your file contains more tables, forms, and general data than can easily be digested, you can group together your most used object...
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Let users open Access reports from their desktops
Did you know your users can open their most used Access reports directly from their desktops—without traditional shortcut aliases? Here's how to set it up now for easy access later...
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Ease Access database maintenance with the Alter Table command
When you need to make a number of changes to your Access database, the Alter Table command can help. Learn how you can use the command to quickly add or delete fields in an Access ...