office 2003 to office 2007 transition. what’s new? new gui groups commands better better access...

MICROSOFT ACCESS 2007Office 2003 to Office 2007 Transition

What’s New?

New GUI groups commands better Better access to templates Tabbed documents Enhanced sorting and filtering Improved layout view and automatic

sizing Better date controls Rich text in memos

What’s New?

Totaling row in datasheets Field templates Field List task pane Split forms Multivalued fields Better attachments Navigation Pane Save to PDF (with download) and XPS

Home

Create

External Data

Database Tools

Table Tools: Datasheet

Table Tools: Design

Query Tools: Design

Form Layout Tools: Format

Form Layout Tools: Arrange

Print Preview

Report Design Tools: Design

Report Design Tools: Arrange

Report Design Tools: Page Setup

Add-Ins

Only visible if applications are added that enhance application, for example, Adobe Acrobat

Objects Pane

Displays object by type

Recommend selecting “All Access Objects”

Status Bar (left)

Currently selected View

Status Bar (right)

Views buttons mimic first

button on Home Ribbon

Window corner for resizing

Lock indicators

Notes

Most challenging transition to new GUI, but it works!

Better template integration with other Office applications

Design View shows field names and grids. Layout View allows manipulation of design while showing results, more WYSIWYG.

I can’t find… Try the Create Ribbon.