Access 2016 – Level 2

Length

1 day

Price

** inc GST

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Overview

The skills and knowledge acquired in this course are sufficient to be able to ensure that data is entered correctly, to create more sophisticated and complex queries, and be introduced to some basic automation techniques involving macros.

This course builds on the introductory skills of Level 1. You may also be interested in our Level 3 course which covers more advanced topics.

Key Topics

Detailed Info

Data Validation
Formatting Tables
Querying Techniques
Parameter Queries
Calculations in Queries
Modifying Forms
Using a Navigation Form
DIY Forms
Creating and Using Macros
Macro Techniques
Macros on Forms
Navigation Pane Protection

Skills Gained

Key Topics

Target Audience

Prerequisites

Skills Gained

At the completion of this course you should be able to:

Use various data validation features in Access to protect data
Format the data in a table
Perform more advanced queries using a variety of querying techniques
Create and use parameter queries
Create calculated queries
Modify and adapt an existing form according to specific needs
Create a navigation form for a database in Access 2016
Create forms using a combination of wizards and manual techniques
Create and use macros in Access
Work with a number of macro techniques
Create and work with macros in forms
Create and manage custom categories and groups in the Navigation Pane

Key Topics

Data Validation

Assigning Default Values
Validation Rules and Text
Validating Numbers
Setting Required Fields
Working With Validations

Formatting Tables

Changing Column Widths
Formatting Cells in a Table
Changing Fonts
Moving Columns in a Table
Freezing Columns in a Table
Hiding Columns in a Table
Unhiding Columns

Querying Techniques

Modifying a Saved Query
Creating AND Queries
Creating OR Queries
Querying Numeric Data
Querying Dates
Using a Range Expression
Querying Opposite Values
Moving Fields in a Query
Sorting Query Data
Removing Fields From a Query
Querying Using Wildcards
Problem Characters
Querying With a Lookup Table
Sorting Query Data Numerically
Displaying NULL Values
Querying for Uniqueness

Parameter Queries

Creating a Parameter Query
Displaying All Records
Using Parameters to Display a Range
Using Parameters in Expressions
Using Parameters With Wildcards

Calculations in Queries

Creating a Calculated Field
Formatting Calculated Fields
Summarising Data Using a Query
Changing the Grouping
Calculating With Dates
Using Criteria in Calculations
Concatenating String Fields

Modifying Forms

Understanding Form Design and Layout
Switching Between Form Views
Selecting Form Objects
Working With a Control Stack
Changing Control Widths
Moving Controls on a Form
Aligning Controls
Understanding Properties
Changing Label Captions
Adding an Unbound Control
Adding a Control Source
Formatting a Control
Checking the Current Tab Order
Changing the Tab Order
Inserting the Date Into the Form Header

Using a Navigation Form

Creating a Simple Navigation Form
Creating a More Complex Navigation Form
Creating the Navigation Form Page Tabs
Creating Subsidiary Pages
Adding Subsidiary Pages
Editing Page Tab Names
Applying a Theme
Modifying Properties
Automatically Starting the Navigation Form

DIY Forms

Creating a Multiple Item Form
Adjusting the Layout of a Form
Typing Into a Form Layout
Disabling Fields
DIY Sub Forms
Removing SubForm Redundancy
Splitting and Merging Layout Cells
Adding an Easy Lookup Field
Adding Buttons to a Form
Adjusting Form Properties

Creating and Using Macros

Understanding Macros and VBA
Creating a Macro
Running a Macro
Modifying an Existing Macro
Interacting With the User
Stepping Through a Macro
Documenting Macros

Macro Techniques

Creating a Print Macro
Using Conditions to Enhance a Macro
Creating a Sequence of Conditions
Understanding the Versatility of MsgBox
Using the MsgBox Function
Reconfiguring a Message Box
Using the InputBox Function

Macros on Forms

Understanding Macros on Forms
Creating Navigation Macros
Accessing Event Macros
Creating Unassigned Buttons
Programming an Event
Running an Event Macro
Modifying an Event Macro
Setting Echo Off
Adding a Close Button
Creating a Search Macro
Running the Search Macro
Understanding the Search Macro
Naming Macros
Referencing Macro Sheet Macros

Navigation Pane Protection

Understanding the Navigation Pane
Creating Custom Categories
Creating Custom Groups
Adding Objects to a Group
Hiding Groups and Objects
Showing Hidden Groups and Objects

Target Audience

This course is designed for users who have an understanding of how tables are created, records are entered, modified and deleted, and how simple queries, reports and forms are created.

We can also deliver and customise this training course for your organisation. For more information, please contact us on 1800 853 276.

Prerequisites

This course assumes some knowledge of Microsoft Access 2016 to create basic databases and generate reports. It would be beneficial to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system environment.

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