1. What is a Database?
   Opening a Database
   Tables and Their Relationships
   'Design' View
   'Datasheet' View
   Forms
   Queries
   Reports
   Access Tools
   
   
2. Discovering the Access 97 Screen
   Opening Access
   Creating a Database
   Closing Access
   Opening Access in Windows
   Minimizing/Maximizing/Closing Access
   The Access Menu Bar
   The Access Toolbar
   The Access Status Bar
   
   
3. Creating a Table
   Creating a Table in 'Design' View
   Naming a Field
   Selecting a Data Type for a Field
   Adding a Description for a Field
   Setting Up Additional Fields
   The 'OLE Object' Data Type
   Saving a Table
   
   
4. Data Entry
   Opening a Table
   Adding Data
   Inserting an Object
   Modifying the Table Structure
   Returning to 'Datasheet' View
   Returning to the 'Database' Window
   
   
5. Moving and Selecting Objects in a Table
   Keyboard Navigation
   Mouse Navigation
   Selecting a Record
   Selecting a Column
   Selecting Cells
   Selecting an Entire Table
   The Record Navigator
   
   

6. Formatting Data
   Changing Character Format Settings
   Changing the Font Type and Style
   Changing the Font Color
   Modifying the Cell Format
   Resizing Cells - Row Height
   Resizing Cells - Column Width
   Renaming a Column
   Previewing and Printing a Table
   
   
7. Modifying Records
   Cutting/Copying/Pasting Techniques
   Deleting a Selection
   Undoing an Action
   Viewing/Modifying Cell Contents
   Adding and Deleting Records
   Adding Records
   Deleting Records
   
   
8. Modifying Fields
   Adding a Field
   Creating a 'Yes/No' Type Field
   A 'Yes/No' Field
   Hiding Columns
   Redisplaying Columns
   Deleting Columns
   Zooming In on a Field Name
   
   
9. Using Help in Access 97
   The Help Menu
   The 'Microsoft Access Help' Dialog Box
   The Index Tab
   Printing a Help Topic
   The 'Find' Tab Menu
   Conducting a Search with the Office Assistant
   Obtaining Further Details in a 'Help' Window