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ACCESS DEVELOPMENT

Provide Customized Context-Sensitive Help Messages in Microsoft Access

Users often need a little help, and the tools Microsoft included in Access don't always provide enough information. Here's a solution.

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By Susan Sales Harkins

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Not getting the right information can grind your users to a halt. Perhaps they entered the wrong data type, and don't know why Microsoft Access is rejecting their entry. Or, they might have drawn a complete blank when faced with an unfamiliar form. Don't leave your users frustrated; give them the clues they need to get their jobs done easily and efficiently. Learn how to display context-sensitive Help messages that guide them through the different tasks they must perform.

Susan Sales Harkins is an independent consultant and the author of several articles and books on database technologies. Her most recent book is “Mastering Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express,” with Mike Gunderloy, published by Sybex. Other collaborations with Mike Gunderloy are “Automating Microsoft Access 2003 with VBA,” “Upgrader’s Guide to Microsoft Office System 2003,” “ICDL Exam Cram 2,” and “Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Access 2003” all by Que. Currently, Susan volunteers as the Publications Director for Database Advisors at http://www.databaseadvisors.com. You can reach her at ssharkins at gmail.com.

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Web Edition: 2006 Week 12, Doc #17635

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Keyword Tags: CRM, Database, Database Development, Database Management, Microsoft, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Access Development, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Access, Security, Software Development, VBA

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