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The Ultimate Microsoft Office Access 2007 ResourceBuild a highly responsive a database so you can track, report, and share information and make more informed decisions. This comprehensive resource shows you how to design and develop custom Access 2007 databases--even if you have little or no programming experience. You'll learn to collect data from a variety of sources, share it securely with others, and integrate it with other Office applications. Filled with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, Microsoft Office Access 2007: The Complete Reference shows you how to take full advantage of all the new features, including the new ribbon user interface and navigation pane, new field types, and more. Create a reliable and versatile information management solution with help from this all-inclusive guide. As a bonus, you can gain hands-on experience by following along with the book's sample databases on the CD-ROM.Customize the user interface to suit your preferences Use the built-in database templates or design your ownCreate, modify, and relate tablesEnter and edit dataWrite advanced queries to extract and manipulate informationCreate customized forms and reportsImprove performance and back up your databaseDevelop macros to carry out automated responses to user actionsImport, link, and export dataEnable a multiple-user environmentSecure your database

Maximize the powerful features of the latest release of today's most popular desktop database program. How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office Access 2007 shows you how to create and customize an efficient, multi-user database, retrieve, interpret, and share your data, secure your information, and much more. Designed to help you get things done quickly and easily, this user-friendly guide is your all-access pass to Access 2007.Navigate the new user interface with easeDesign a well-organized database using pre-designed templatesEnter and edit data and ensure data validitySort, filter, and print recordsExtract specific information using queriesMaster form and report design basicsAdd charts and graphs to forms and reports easilyOptimize database performance and speedExchange database objects and text files between Access databases

The Ultimate Microsoft Office Access 2007 ResourceBuild a highly responsive a database so you can track, report, and share information and make more informed decisions. This comprehensive resource shows you how to design and develop custom Access 2007 databases--even if you have little or no programming experience. You'll learn to collect data from a variety of sources, share it securely with others, and integrate it with other Office applications. Filled with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, Microsoft Office Access 2007: The Complete Reference shows you how to take full advantage of all the new features, including the new ribbon user interface and navigation pane, new field types, and more. Create a reliable and versatile information management solution with help from this all-inclusive guide. As a bonus, you can gain hands-on experience by following along with the book's sample databases on the CD-ROM.Customize the user interface to suit your preferences Use the built-in database templates or design your ownCreate, modify, and relate tablesEnter and edit dataWrite advanced queries to extract and manipulate informationCreate customized forms and reportsImprove performance and back up your databaseDevelop macros to carry out automated responses to user actionsImport, link, and export dataEnable a multiple-user environmentSecure your database

Covering the latest version of this versatile project management tool, How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office Project 2007 helps you maximize the software to organize work and people and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will learn how to set up projects, manage tasks and resources, track status, report project information, and much more. The book covers the standard as well as the professional editions, includes details on Microsoft Office Project Server 2007.Work with the project calendarCreate tasks and assign constraints, dependencies, and resourcesEstimate project costsResolve scheduling problems and resource conflictsEstablish project baselinesTrack schedule and cost informationCreate and customize project reportsConsolidate projects and share resourcesCreate custom fields, change the interface, and use macros

Extract and analyze mission-critical enterprise data using Microsoft Office 2007This authoritative volume is a practical guide to the powerful new collaborative Business Intelligence tools available in Office 2007. Using real-world examples and clear explanations, Microsoft Office 2007 Business Intelligence: Reporting, Analysis, and Measurement from the Desktop shows you how to use Excel, Excel Services, SharePoint, and PerformancePoint with a wide range of stand-alone and external data in today's networked office. You will learn how to analyze data and generate reports, scorecards, and dashboards with the Office tools you're already using to help you in your everyday work.Create Excel PivotTables and PivotCharts and apply Conditional FormattingConvert Excel spreadsheets into Excel Tables with Conditional Formatting and ChartingConnect external data to Excel using Office Data Connections and SharePointCreate SharePoint dashboards that display data from multiple sourcesAdd Key Performance Indicators and Excel Services reports to your dashboardsHarness advanced SQL Server 2005 data analysis tools with the Excel Data Mining Add-In and Visio Cluster DiagramsGenerate integrated PerformancePoint ScorecardsCreate Visio PivotDiagrams and Windows Mobile spreadsheets All of the examples in the book can be downloaded for free by doing the following: go to www.mhprofessional.com. Click on the Computing tab. Click on the Downloads page. Click on the book's title to download the examples.

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!Get started using Access 2007 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions show you how to use all the new and improved features. Follow along and learn to work with the new Office interface and ribbon, create databases and tables, and enter and edit data. You'll also find out how to retrieve information, create forms, and generate reports. Plus, you can flip straight to the information you need easily using the color-coded tabs. Get the book that gets you started using Access 2007 in no time.In each chapter:Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasksNeed-to-know facts in concise narrativeHelpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being coveredErrors and pitfalls to avoid

Maximize the powerful features of the latest release of today's most popular desktop database program. How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office Access 2007 shows you how to create and customize an efficient, multi-user database, retrieve, interpret, and share your data, secure your information, and much more. Designed to help you get things done quickly and easily, this user-friendly guide is your all-access pass to Access 2007.Navigate the new user interface with easeDesign a well-organized database using pre-designed templatesEnter and edit data and ensure data validitySort, filter, and print recordsExtract specific information using queriesMaster form and report design basicsAdd charts and graphs to forms and reports easilyOptimize database performance and speedExchange database objects and text files between Access databases

Master the latest version of ExcelGet more out of Excel than ever before with help from this hands-on guide. Learn how to create powerful and easy-to-use spreadsheets and bring yourself up to speed on all the new and improved features available in Excel 2007. Discover how to enter and format data, use graphics effectively, create formulas, build tables to store and analyze data, and share workbooks securely with other users. You'll also learn how to save files to intranet sites and Internet servers, and publish workbooks to Web pages. Plus, you'll find valuable shortcuts that will make it even easier to use the world's most popular spreadsheet application.Control Excel using the new Ribbon interface instead of menus and toolbarsConfigure and customize Excel to suit your working needsAdd visual impact to your worksheets with pictures and diagramsDevelop formulas to perform custom calculationsAnalyze data using PivotTables and organize your information to show exactly what you needUse what-if analysis to solve complex and time-grabbing business problemsShare workbooks and collaborate with colleaguesTransfer data easily among other Office applications

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!Get started using Office 2007 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions guide you through all of the essential features and functions of the world's most popular productivity suite. Follow along and learn how to create great-looking Word documents; build number-crunching Excel spreadsheets; manage Outlook email, contacts, and schedules; and design impressive PowerPoint presentations. Get the book that gets you up and running on Office 2007 in no time.Use these handy guideposts:Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasksNeed-to-know facts in concise narrativeHelpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being coveredErrors and pitfalls to avoid

Covering the latest version of this versatile project management tool, How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office Project 2007 helps you maximize the software to organize work and people and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will learn how to set up projects, manage tasks and resources, track status, report project information, and much more. The book covers the standard as well as the professional editions, includes details on Microsoft Office Project Server 2007.Work with the project calendarCreate tasks and assign constraints, dependencies, and resourcesEstimate project costsResolve scheduling problems and resource conflictsEstablish project baselinesTrack schedule and cost informationCreate and customize project reportsConsolidate projects and share resourcesCreate custom fields, change the interface, and use macros

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!Get started using Office 2007 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions guide you through all of the essential features and functions of the world's most popular productivity suite. Follow along and learn how to create great-looking Word documents; build number-crunching Excel spreadsheets; manage Outlook email, contacts, and schedules; and design impressive PowerPoint presentations. Get the book that gets you up and running on Office 2007 in no time.Use these handy guideposts:Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasksNeed-to-know facts in concise narrativeHelpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being coveredErrors and pitfalls to avoid

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!Get started using Word 2007 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions show you how to use all the new and improved features. Follow along and learn to work with the new Office interface and ribbon, create and format documents, add graphics, use templates, and collaborate with other users. You'll also find out how to use speech recognition, translate to and from another language, and save Word documents as web pages. Plus, you can flip straight to the information you need easily using the color-coded tabs. Get the book that gets you started using Word 2007 in no time.Use these handy guideposts:Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasksNeed-to-know facts in concise narrativeHelpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being coveredErrors and pitfalls to avoid

Design winning presentations with the new version of PowerPointCreate dynamic and professional-quality presentations using sage advice, handy tips, and clear descriptions from PowerPoint expert Ellen Finkelstein. This book gives you that extra edge with best-practice design, layout, and organizational techniques that will make your presentations leap off the screen. In addition to in-depth coverage of new features, including the redesigned user interface, SmartArt diagrams, new special effects, and custom layouts, this must-have resource delivers everything you need to get started, organize your content, and add those finishing touches for a top-notch presentation.Make your point with well-crafted, clear contentDesign and save custom themes and layouts Create perfectly formatted tables and chartsInclude special effects like animation, 3-D, reflections, and soft edgesAdd music, video clips, and narrationConvert bulleted text to diagrams using SmartArt graphics Protect presentation files with new security toolsDeliver with confidence using the new Presenter View

We're getting the word out on how to get the most out of Word 2007This up-to-date guide makes it easy for both beginners and experienced users to master the powerful features and new interface of Word 2007. You will learn to create professional-looking documents effortlessly. Practical examples and step-by-step instructions make even the most complex features simple to grasp, while workarounds show you how to circumvent common problems.

Extract and analyze mission-critical enterprise data using Microsoft Office 2007This authoritative volume is a practical guide to the powerful new collaborative Business Intelligence tools available in Office 2007. Using real-world examples and clear explanations, Microsoft Office 2007 Business Intelligence: Reporting, Analysis, and Measurement from the Desktop shows you how to use Excel, Excel Services, SharePoint, and PerformancePoint with a wide range of stand-alone and external data in today's networked office. You will learn how to analyze data and generate reports, scorecards, and dashboards with the Office tools you're already using to help you in your everyday work.Create Excel PivotTables and PivotCharts and apply Conditional FormattingConvert Excel spreadsheets into Excel Tables with Conditional Formatting and ChartingConnect external data to Excel using Office Data Connections and SharePointCreate SharePoint dashboards that display data from multiple sourcesAdd Key Performance Indicators and Excel Services reports to your dashboardsHarness advanced SQL Server 2005 data analysis tools with the Excel Data Mining Add-In and Visio Cluster DiagramsGenerate integrated PerformancePoint ScorecardsCreate Visio PivotDiagrams and Windows Mobile spreadsheets All of the examples in the book can be downloaded for free by doing the following: go to www.mhprofessional.com. Click on the Computing tab. Click on the Downloads page. Click on the book's title to download the examples.

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!Get started using Access 2007 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions show you how to use all the new and improved features. Follow along and learn to work with the new Office interface and ribbon, create databases and tables, and enter and edit data. You'll also find out how to retrieve information, create forms, and generate reports. Plus, you can flip straight to the information you need easily using the color-coded tabs. Get the book that gets you started using Access 2007 in no time.In each chapter:Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasksNeed-to-know facts in concise narrativeHelpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being coveredErrors and pitfalls to avoid

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!Get started using Microsoft Office Excel 2007 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions show you how to use all the new and improved features available in this premier spreadsheet program. Follow along and learn to work with the new Office interface and ribbon, create workbooks, use Excel's XML file formats, enter and edit data, use formulas and functions, create charts and tables, analyze data, and more. Plus, it's easy to flip straight to the information you need using the color-coded tabs. Get the book that gets you started using Excel 2007 in no time.In each chapter:Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasksNeed-to-know facts in concise narrativeHelpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being coveredErrors and pitfalls to avoid

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!  Create great-looking presentation slides right away using Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007. Color screenshots and clear instructions show you how to use the new and improved capabilities featured in this powerful presentation program. Follow along and learn to work with the new Office interface and ribbon, create slides, and add text, tables, charts, graphics, sound, and video. Plus, it's easy to flip straight to the information you need using the color-coded tabs, detailed index, and chapter "How to" lists. Get the book that gets you started using PowerPoint 2007 in no time.In each chapter:Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasksNeed-to-know facts in concise narrativeHelpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being coveredErrors and pitfalls to avoid

Get the most out of the all-new release of OutlookCentralize communications and schedule management with Outlook 2007 using this easy-to-use guide. Get a quick tour of new and updated Outlook features, including the redesigned interface, then dig into managing your e-mail; recording and tracking appointments and upcoming events; integrating with other Office applications; and much more. With valuable tips on customization, security, and mobilizing your Outlook data, this is a must-have resource for every Outlook 2007 user. Navigate the new interface and learn keyboard shortcutsManage multiple e-mail accounts, create folders, and automate mail handlingLearn advanced e-mail management strategies, such as intelligent grouping, filtering, and Color CategoriesCreate Tasks and To-Do items and use the To-Do BarCreate search folders, plus manage and archive informationNavigate the Notes and Journal functionsCustomize the user interface, including toolbars and menusSecure your account and block junk mail and spamMobilize your Outlook data so you can stay connected while on the roadUse Outlook with Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint ServicesConnect Hotmail and Gmail accounts to Outlook

Master the latest version of ExcelGet more out of Excel than ever before with help from this hands-on guide. Learn how to create powerful and easy-to-use spreadsheets and bring yourself up to speed on all the new and improved features available in Excel 2007. Discover how to enter and format data, use graphics effectively, create formulas, build tables to store and analyze data, and share workbooks securely with other users. You'll also learn how to save files to intranet sites and Internet servers, and publish workbooks to Web pages. Plus, you'll find valuable shortcuts that will make it even easier to use the world's most popular spreadsheet application.Control Excel using the new Ribbon interface instead of menus and toolbarsConfigure and customize Excel to suit your working needsAdd visual impact to your worksheets with pictures and diagramsDevelop formulas to perform custom calculationsAnalyze data using PivotTables and organize your information to show exactly what you needUse what-if analysis to solve complex and time-grabbing business problemsShare workbooks and collaborate with colleaguesTransfer data easily among other Office applications

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!Get started using Office 2007 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions guide you through all of the essential features and functions of the world's most popular productivity suite. Follow along and learn how to create great-looking Word documents; build number-crunching Excel spreadsheets; manage Outlook email, contacts, and schedules; and design impressive PowerPoint presentations. Get the book that gets you up and running on Office 2007 in no time.Use these handy guideposts:Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasksNeed-to-know facts in concise narrativeHelpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being coveredErrors and pitfalls to avoid

Set up and administer a SharePoint Server 2007 environmentGet started on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 quickly and easily with help from this step-by-step guide. Using clear instructions, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: A Beginner's Guide shows you how to set up and configure SharePoint Server, collect and store data, build lists and libraries, and enable enterprise search capabilities. You'll learn how to create portals and Web pages, secure your SharePoint Server 2007 environment, and optimize performance. Microsoft Office 2007 integration techniques are also covered. Install and configure SharePoint Server 2007Secure your SharePoint Server network and dataEasily locate files and folders using the Search featureSimplify data collection using forms and workflowsLogically organize content into lists and librariesMonitor, maintain, and back up your SharePoint Server environmentBuild Web applications and portals from reusable, modular Web PartsImprove efficiency using customized views and metadata schemesSeamlessly integrate with Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

"Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is an extremely advanced and dynamic toolset requiring fundamental organizational inspection. Rob and Dave provide an equally deep and unique perspective of this powerful solution." --Daniel T. Renier, Principal Consultant, Milestone Consulting Group, Inc.

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!Get started using Word 2007 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions show you how to use all the new and improved features. Follow along and learn to work with the new Office interface and ribbon, create and format documents, add graphics, use templates, and collaborate with other users. You'll also find out how to use speech recognition, translate to and from another language, and save Word documents as web pages. Plus, you can flip straight to the information you need easily using the color-coded tabs. Get the book that gets you started using Word 2007 in no time.Use these handy guideposts:Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasksNeed-to-know facts in concise narrativeHelpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being coveredErrors and pitfalls to avoid

Design winning presentations with the new version of PowerPointCreate dynamic and professional-quality presentations using sage advice, handy tips, and clear descriptions from PowerPoint expert Ellen Finkelstein. This book gives you that extra edge with best-practice design, layout, and organizational techniques that will make your presentations leap off the screen. In addition to in-depth coverage of new features, including the redesigned user interface, SmartArt diagrams, new special effects, and custom layouts, this must-have resource delivers everything you need to get started, organize your content, and add those finishing touches for a top-notch presentation.Make your point with well-crafted, clear contentDesign and save custom themes and layouts Create perfectly formatted tables and chartsInclude special effects like animation, 3-D, reflections, and soft edgesAdd music, video clips, and narrationConvert bulleted text to diagrams using SmartArt graphics Protect presentation files with new security toolsDeliver with confidence using the new Presenter View

We're getting the word out on how to get the most out of Word 2007This up-to-date guide makes it easy for both beginners and experienced users to master the powerful features and new interface of Word 2007. You will learn to create professional-looking documents effortlessly. Practical examples and step-by-step instructions make even the most complex features simple to grasp, while workarounds show you how to circumvent common problems.

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!Get started using Microsoft Office Excel 2007 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions show you how to use all the new and improved features available in this premier spreadsheet program. Follow along and learn to work with the new Office interface and ribbon, create workbooks, use Excel's XML file formats, enter and edit data, use formulas and functions, create charts and tables, analyze data, and more. Plus, it's easy to flip straight to the information you need using the color-coded tabs. Get the book that gets you started using Excel 2007 in no time.In each chapter:Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasksNeed-to-know facts in concise narrativeHelpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being coveredErrors and pitfalls to avoid

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!  Create great-looking presentation slides right away using Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007. Color screenshots and clear instructions show you how to use the new and improved capabilities featured in this powerful presentation program. Follow along and learn to work with the new Office interface and ribbon, create slides, and add text, tables, charts, graphics, sound, and video. Plus, it's easy to flip straight to the information you need using the color-coded tabs, detailed index, and chapter "How to" lists. Get the book that gets you started using PowerPoint 2007 in no time.In each chapter:Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasksNeed-to-know facts in concise narrativeHelpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being coveredErrors and pitfalls to avoid

Deliver BI Solutions with Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007Maximize the powerful BI tools available in PerformancePoint 2007 with help from this practical guide. You will learn how to collect and store data, monitor progress, analyze performance, distribute dynamic reports, and create maintainable projects and forecasts. Business Intelligence with Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 provides full details on creating scorecards and dashboards, performing advanced analysis on data, and setting up business plans. You will also learn how to integrate PerformancePoint with ProClarity, Excel 2007, and SQL Server Reporting Services. Configure, deploy, and secure all the PerformancePoint componentsCreate KPIs, scorecards, reports, and dashboards with the Dashboard DesignerCreate business models with the Planning Business Modeler and create budgets and forecasts with Excel 2007Enable advanced data analysis with PerformancePoint Server and ProClarity toolsTake advantage of the enhanced analytic capabilities of Excel 2007 Use SQL Server Reporting Services for analyticsAlign performance with organizational objectives

Get the most out of the all-new release of OutlookCentralize communications and schedule management with Outlook 2007 using this easy-to-use guide. Get a quick tour of new and updated Outlook features, including the redesigned interface, then dig into managing your e-mail; recording and tracking appointments and upcoming events; integrating with other Office applications; and much more. With valuable tips on customization, security, and mobilizing your Outlook data, this is a must-have resource for every Outlook 2007 user. Navigate the new interface and learn keyboard shortcutsManage multiple e-mail accounts, create folders, and automate mail handlingLearn advanced e-mail management strategies, such as intelligent grouping, filtering, and Color CategoriesCreate Tasks and To-Do items and use the To-Do BarCreate search folders, plus manage and archive informationNavigate the Notes and Journal functionsCustomize the user interface, including toolbars and menusSecure your account and block junk mail and spamMobilize your Outlook data so you can stay connected while on the roadUse Outlook with Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint ServicesConnect Hotmail and Gmail accounts to Outlook