Book excerpt: The Ultimate Microsoft Office Access 2007 Resource Build 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 own Create, modify, and relate tables Enter and edit data Write advanced queries to extract and manipulate information Create customized forms and reports Improve performance and back up your database Develop macros to carry out automated responses to user actions Import, link, and export data Enable a multiple-user environment Secure your database