A book written by professionals for professionals, is about the Microsoft BackOffice family of products. This book is authored by a team of senior information system consultants and software engineers, all of whom apply their talents for G. A. Sullivan, a premiere software development consulting company and Microsoft Solution Provider based in St. Louis, Missouri. Special Edition Using Microsoft BackOffice is designed to guide you through the complex implementation and administration issues associated with BackOffice. As such, it primarily focuses on how to prepare for, install, configure, and administer the various BackOffice products.

Here are some of the things you'll discover in this book:

• How to take advantage of the built-in Access object library, using Access commands and executing them from any Access toolbar
• What you need to know to design your own classes, implement common APIs in your code, and use SQL to access data
• How to configure custom menus for your Access database applications
• Ways to transfer information between Access and Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Office programs
• How to show or hide entire sections of reports based on data entered on a form, or hide form fields based on database login information
• Object models you can use when writing VBA code in Access, and a list of common API functions to use in your code

From the publishers who show you How to Do Everything, here is the ideal resource for anyone who wants to create rich presentations with PowerPoint. You’ll find out how to use all the features of the software and get coverage of key topics, such as creating a well-written outline, the fine points of graphic design, and tips for delivering the presentation in front of an audience. Also included is a section on Microsoft Producer, a free add-in for PowerPoint that manages streaming media for Web and CD-based presentations

Use this amazingly practical and powerful Microsoft Office application like a pro with help from this all-inclusive guide. You’ll learn how to design and customize electronic forms and easily integrate form data into a wide variety of systems and applications. Create simple to complex forms and master the built-in formatting options including layout tables, borders, color schemes, and more. Filled with step-by-step essentials and real-world examples, this book shows you how to take full advantage of InfoPath’s key features so you can save time and streamline the information-gathering process.

• Learn the basic components of an XML document
• Complete, print, save, and distribute electronic forms
• Customize existing forms and create new ones effortlessly and accurately
• Work with forms from both a developer’s and a user’s perspective
• Connect and submit data to existing databases and Web services
• Insert graphics and hyperlinks to improve form appearance and functionality
• Use layout tables, views, and color schemes to organize and display business data effectively
• Ensure data quality by using built-in validation features

Davis McAmis is an IT consultant, journalist, author, and expert in business intelligence and information management. He has written seven best-selling books including Crystal Reports: A Beginner’s Guide, and is a regular contributor to several computer magazines and trade journals.

Get a first-hand look at the freshest upgrade to Office in years. In addition to beautiful visual updates, Office 2003 offers greater compatibility between applications, significant changes to Outlook, SmartTags throughout the suite for greater consistency, and much more. "How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office 2003 provides solutions to using the most powerful tools and features of each application within the suite. Whether you're interest is Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, or FrontPage, author Laurie Ulrich gives plenty of insights, timesaving tips, and practical examples to help you make the most of Office. Open this amazing resource now and be on your way to ultra-efficient and productive Office 2003 operation!Reinvent the basic business letter using Word's various graphics features Analyze any kind of financial, statistical, or scientific data in Excel Design a persuasive PowerPoint presentation using sound and animation Create an efficient and effective Access database for storing and viewing your data Manage your time and contacts using Outlook's calendar and email features Build an attractive, user-friendly Web site with FrontPage Publish your worksheets, presentations, or virtually any Office content to the Web Master the entire Office 2003 suite and become a truly powerful, creative user