Access 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide (Absolute Beginner's Guides)

Make the most of Access 2013 — without becoming a technical expert! Access 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide is the fastest way to get comfortable and productive with the newest version of Access, use its powerful new tools, and extend it to the web and the latest mobile devices. Whether you're new to Access or you're one of the millions who've used previous versions, this practical, approachable book will show you how to do exactly what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time.

Friendly, direct, and patient, this book reveals Access 2013's power, and helps you quickly master its updated interface. World-renowned Access tutorial author Alison Balter provides step-by-step instructions for every task requiring more than one step. She presents screenshots guiding you through complex processes, and illustrations demonstrating the touch gestures you need to run Access on the latest tablets and Windows 8 devices. Along the way, she covers key Access 2013 improvements that make it easier to build web-based apps and SharePoint-integrated database solutions that are consistent, manageable, flexible, and exceptionally usable.