[...]... Comparing Macros in Excel and Access Creating Macros in Microsoft Excel Creating Macros in Microsoft Access Introducing Excel Macros Using the Macro Recorder The Macro Recorder User Interface Recording Macros with Absolute References Recording Macros with Relative References Macro Security in Excel 2007 Default Excel Security Settings The Office Trust Center Macro-Disabled Excel File Extensions Excel Macro... can be performed using Excel and Access Through step-by-step instruction, you will explore the benefits of integrating Excel and Access, the differences and similarities between Excel and Access, and some of the common pitfalls of moving and analyzing data across applications After reading this book, you will be able to: ■ ■ Easily move data between Excel and Access ■ ■ Store Excel data in a structured,... between Access and Excel for the Access uninitiated The remaining sections include a hands-on exercise on getting Excel data into Access and is followed by tips and tricks about how to optimize your new database’s performance Differences Between Access and Excel Before you dive in to bringing Excel data into Access, take a closer look at each application Specifically, you need a better understanding... Data Entry Schema in Access Setting Up the Data Entry Form in Excel Exporting Results from Excel to XML Getting the Results Back into Access 332 334 335 336 Summary Chapter 11: Integrating Excel and Other Office Applications Integrating Excel with Microsoft Word Creating a Dynamic Link to an Excel Table Getting Excel Data to a Word Document Using Automation Creating a Word Mail Merge Document Simulating... Excel power users have stuck with the tools they know and steered clear of those they do not In so doing, however, they have left a lot of potential productivity off the table It is our aim with this book to help the Excel user (and the Access user) harness that productivity by using and integrating both Excel and Access Through integration, Access gains the benefit of flexible presentation layer and. .. database ■ ■ Use Excel pivot tables with Access data ■ ■ Report Access data using the Excel presentation layer ■ ■ Move data between Excel and Access using VBA, ADO and SQL 03_104880 flast.qxp 3/22/07 10:48 PM Page xix Introduction ■ ■ Automate redundant processes using VBA to save time and increase productivity ■ ■ Simplify integration tasks using XML ■ ■ Integrate Excel data into other Office applications... Data from an Excel Workbook Append Records to an Existing Excel Table Append Excel Records to an Existing Access Table Querying Text Files Summary Chapter 9: Exploring Excel and Access Automation Understanding the Concept of Binding Early Binding Late Binding Automating Excel from Access Creating Your First Excel Automation Procedure Automating Data Export to Excel Sending One Recordset to Excel Sending... forms: the Excel report, the Excel flat data file, and the Excel indexed list Only the last two types are compatible with Access To ensure your Excel data is in the proper format to be used in Access, you must understand these three types of spreadsheets The Excel Worksheet in Report Format The Excel report is a means of formatting and displaying data, often for managers or other users A good Excel report... Part I: Basic Integration Techniques 1 Chapter 1: Getting Excel Data into Access Differences Between Access and Excel 3 4 Different Types of Excel Spreadsheets The Excel Worksheet in Report Format The Excel Worksheet in Flat File Format The Excel Worksheet in Indexed List Format The Access Table The Table in the Datasheet View The Table in the Design View Different Types of Data Table and Field Naming... Bringing Your Excel Data into Access From the prior section, you know that your Excel data must be in flat file or indexed list format to be compatible with Access Once you have your Excel data in the correct form, you can start bringing that data into Access This section introduces the many ways of getting Excel data into Access Importing a Worksheet into a New Table Open Microsoft Access and select . Alexander and Geoffrey Clark Microsoft ® Excel ® & Access ™ Integration with Office 2007 01_104880 ffirs.qxp 3/22/07 10:47 PM Page i Microsoft ® Excel ® &. x0 y0 w0 h0" alt="" Michael Alexander and Geoffrey Clark Microsoft ® Excel ® & Access ™ Integration with Office 2007 01_104880 ffirs.qxp 3/22/07