Migrating from Access 2003 to Access 2007

Explains the key differences between Access 2007 and Access 2003 and the benefits of upgrading to the 2007 version of Microsoft’s database design software.In Migrating from Access 2003 to Access 2007, author David Rivers explains the key differences between Access 2007 and Access 2003 and the benefits of upgrading to the 2007 version of Microsoft's database design software. The course covers key differences Access 2003 users need to understand, including the new Ribbon interface, database templates, the improved Layout View and the new Open XML file format. Exercise files accompany the course. Topics include: Comparing the Access 2003 and 2007 interfaces Changing the default file format Ensuring compatibility with the Compatibility Checker Controlling Access with keyboard shortcuts Adding attachments to records with the Attachment field type Converting older databases Filtering data without a query Designing in the improved Layout View