MS Access 2007 - Oh My God !!

[PhilJ]

I've been using Access from the beginning, (well v2.0 actually) and felt quite competent. Lots of clients using various versions, still as far back as 97 - but keeping them maintained.

I just got 2007 - and the UI is leaving me totally cold !!

Is there any way that we can have a 'classical view' of menu options etc in 2007 ?
It is taking me ages just to do simple things - as I'm trawling around looking for the options or commands - is there a simple guide to this ?

Also finding a no of things that won't work - again - is there a summary of differences anywhere ?

TIA for any help

Phil

 

[Moniker]

Finding menu options in ribbons (uses interactive Flash)

Finding menu options in ribbons (Excel spreadsheet)

A big list of changes, additions, and removals in Access 2007 versus earlier version can be found here.

 

[PhilJ]

Thats brilliant - and very prompt reply - thanks a lot Moniker.

Phil

 

[jmacari]

I felt the way you did when I first started using Access2007 (right when it was released); now, I am very comfortable with the UI, in fact, I'm rusty when I go back to v2003.....Also, there is so much you can do with Access2007 (customize ribbons, split forms, tabbed documents, ActiveX controls, etc). I think it looks a lot better graphically, also.

-Joe

 

[boblarson]

It definitely takes some time to get used to. Also, if you start to realize that they are grouped in a pretty good, logical way it actually becomes pretty easy to find what you want. It is just that it is VERY different from what we were used to.

 

[PhilJ]

Thanks for all the support - I'm sure I'll get there ..and never look back

Phil

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

Haven't moved over to the Access 2007 yet, but from past experience new software, particularly when it's been upgraded substantially is like a new woman it takes a long time to get used to.

 

[Brianwarnock]

Sounds like I'll soon be totally ignorant again.
Ah well perhaps its time I was put out to grass.

Brian

 

[Brianwarnock]

Haven't moved over to the Access 2007 yet, but from past experience new software, particularly when it's been upgraded substantially is like a new woman it takes a long time to get used to.

But she is a damn sight more fun and tends to provide more interactive feedback.

Brian