You’ll notice some changes as soon as you start Microsoft Office Access 2003. The new Getting Started task pane links you to common start-up options, and the user interface has a new, softer look.
Most of the features that are new or improved in this version of Access won’t be apparent to you until you start using the program. To help you quickly identify features that are new or improved with this version, this book uses the icon in the margin whenever those features are discussed or shown.
The following table lists the new features that you might be interested in, as well as the chapters in which those features are discussed.
To learn how to | Using this feature | See |
|---|---|---|
Track types of data, such as dates, names, and addresses, that can be used in multiple ways | Smart Tags | |
Transform script to data when you import or export it | Transform | |
Change your display theme | Support for Windows XP Theming | |
Quickly update input mask options | Property Update Options | |
Identify and correct errors in forms and reports | Automatic Error Checking | |
Quickly back up your database with the click of a button | Back Up Database | |
Summarize data in tabular or graphical format | Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts |