Many additional features
have also been added that make the developer??™s job easier and more
enjoyable than ever. Some changes however are not as welcome.
The User Interface
Microsoft has gone to great length to change the look and feel of Access 2007.
To get an idea of how great these changes are, take a look at Figure C-1.
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What??™s New in Access 2007
IN THIS APPENDIX
Reviewing the changes and
enhancements for the developer
in Access 2007
Looking at what??™s new in table
design
Understanding the new form
and report options
Learning the importance of
SharePoint integration
FIGURE C-1
The Access interface is completely revamped for 2007.
As you can see, our old friend Northwind has an entirely new look. The biggest of the changes to
the interface itself is the removal of the traditional nested menus in favor of a more tabular, everything-
in-front-of-you, system called the ribbon. The hardest part of the ribbon is finding the file
menu! After you locate it (it??™s the circle in the top left with the Microsoft Office logo), you??™ll be
pleasantly surprised with its location as well as its easy jump-to Options and general database utilities
like Backup or Compact and Compare.
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