CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE	INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING GUIDE

Beginner's Guide to Access 2000

This training guide is intended to acquaint you with the fundamentals of Microsoft Access 2000. At the completion of this series of documents, you will have a basic understanding of database functions and capabilities, and the tools necessary to begin your own exploration and experimentation with Access 2000.

1		Introduction
		What is a Database? The Access Database Management System

2		Getting Started
		Starting Access Creating a New Database

3		Naming Conventions
		The Leszynski Naming Convention Object Naming Conventions

4		Designing a Table in Design View
		Starting a New Table Data Types Defining Data Fields

5		Entering Data in Datasheet View

6		Creating a Query

7		Designing an Input Form

8		Producing a Report

9		How to Learn More
		Access Help Options The Office Assistant Microsoft Office Help What's This? Office on the Web Printed Material

10		Closing a Database and Exiting Access

Prepared by Tina Reed, User Support Services

May 15, 2001

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