Track, report and share important information with Access 2010. Boost the power of your data by making it easier to track, report and share with others via your desktop or on the Web. The software offers simplicity, ready-to-go templates and powerful tools enables your data to never be further away than your closest Web browser.
Quick and Effective Database Building
Access 2010 offers out-of-the box templates and reusable components fast and simple database solutions. In just a few clicks you can find new built-in templates for immediate use and without customisation, or select templates from Office.com and customise them to meet your needs. Build your databases with new modular components using new Application Parts and add pre-built Access components for common tasks.
Impressive form and report creation
Access 2010 brings you the innovative tools you’d expect from Microsoft Office to help you easily create professional, informative forms and reports. Conditional formatting now supports data bars and you can now manage your conditional formatting rules from a single intuitive view. The addition of Office themes in Access 2010 gives you the ability to coordinate numerous database objects in just a couple clicks and enables simple and quick formatting.
Easier access to the right tools at the right time
Use Access 2010 to locate the commands you need when you want them and where you want them. Easily customise the improved Ribbon to make the commands you need most accessible. Create custom tabs or even customise built-in tabs. Manage your database and obtain a faster, more direct route to your database tools from the new Microsoft Office Backstage view. The Backstage view replaces the traditional File menu in all Office 2010 applications to provide a centralised, organised space to manage your database and customse your Access experience.
Automation and Complex Expressions Without Writing Code
Access 2010 empowers you to be your own developer by bringing you simplified and easy-to-use tools, even if you consider yourself a database novice. The enhanced Expression Builder greatly simplifies your formulas and expressions with IntelliSense. With the revamped Macro Designer, it’s now even easier for you to add basic logic to your database. If you’re an experienced Access user, you’ll find the enhancements are more intuitive for creating complex logic and enable you to extend your database application.
A Centralised Landing Pad for Your Data
Access 2010 offers easy ways to bring your data together and increase work quality. Include Web Services and Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Business Connectivity Services data right in the applications you build. You can now connect to data sources via newly added Web Service protocol. Import and link data from a broad range of other external sources such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Outlook, and more. Or, collect and update your data via e-mail, no server required.
A New Approach to Database Access
Newly added Access Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 enables you to make your databases available on the Web with new Web databases. Start collaborating right away. Post your databases online and then access, view, and edit them from the Web. Users without an Access client can open Web forms and reports via a browser and their changes are automatically synchronised.
Product Features
- Powerful data management
- Access and share your data in new ways
- Compliant and secure databases
System requirements
- Windows XP (must have SP3) (32-bit), Windows 7, Windows Vista with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Server 2003 R2 with MSXML 6.0 (32-bit Office only), Windows Server 2008, or later 32- or 64-bit OS.
- 500 MHz or faster processor
- 256 MB RAM or more
- 2.0 GB available disk space
- 1024x576 or higher resolution monitor
- Certain advanced collaboration functionality requires connectivity to Windows Server 2003 with SP1 or later running Windows SharePoint Services.
- Importing data requires Microsoft Excel 2010 or Outlook 2010.
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, 32 bit browser only. Internet functionality requires an Internet connection.
- Publishing to SharePoint sites requires Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010.
- Integration with Business Connectivity Services requires Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.
- Internet Fax not available on Windows Vista Starter, Windows Vista Home Basic, or Windows Vista Home Premium
- Certain online functionality requires a Windows LiveTM ID.
- Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require additional or advanced hardware or server connectivity.
