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Streamline the Way You Work
Good information leads to better decisions and improved productivity, and Microsoft Access 2000 makes information easier to find and use. Quickly analyze details and see vital relationships. Take advantage of new tools for customizing forms and reports. Turn numbers into answers—fast.

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Take Advantage of Interface Improvements
The Access 2000 database window makes it easier to work with components of your databases. Use the vertical Objects bar to switch between forms, tables, and reports. Organize database objects into groups, and create shortcuts to frequently used items.

Database Window screen

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Browse Related Records in Datasheet View
Access 2000 gives you a picture-in-picture view of all related data in one window—without requiring you to perform a query. Instantly view relationships among tables to quickly make informed decisions. Expose deeper levels of information to visualize the relationships between records. Simply click the record you want to expand.

Sub-Datasheets screen

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Apply Special Formatting to Selected Records
Change the appearance of fields based on their content so users can, for example, instantly identify high-sales customers or low-inventory items in a table or report. Set fonts, styles, colors, and banners according to numerical values or custom criteria you define.

Form Enhancements screen

Form enhancements allow you to simply select a field on a form and change its background color, size, or border. See the changes right away without switching to Design View.

 Make Your Data Easy to Find and Share
bulletSave your database in Access 97 to make it easier to share data. Manage information seamlessly—even during upgrades.
bulletRename a field and the Name AutoCorrect feature changes it in all queries and forms. You can keep working without interruption.
bulletPrint a diagram of table relationships to analyze the structure of your database with ease.
bulletGroup text boxes and controls to make it easier to design forms.


 


Contents
 Introduction
 Manage and Share Information Over the Web
 Streamline the Way You Work
 Seamless Integration with SQL Server
 System Requirements and Pricing

 

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