About Microsoft Access
Microsoft Access is a database management system that can create functional database apps for any business purpose. By integrating Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Access can create unique business apps, automate important business processes, and consolidate information for forms and reports. Using the Access' connector library, users can seamlessly integrate third-party business apps to generate aggregated visuals and insights for any report or app.
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Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czechia, Denmark, France, United Kingdom, Indonesia, Ireland, India, Italy, Japan, North Korea, Latvia, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, Turkey, United States, Vietnam, South Africa and 26 others
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Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, European Portuguese, French, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Latvian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian and 19 others
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Total features of Microsoft Access: 15
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Write a Review!- Industry: Mental Health Care
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Perfect for Running Reports and Data Analysis
Reviewed on 19/05/2022
I can create quality reports monthly, and I can analyze a lot of data using it. It's helped me with...
I can create quality reports monthly, and I can analyze a lot of data using it. It's helped me with all my clients' projects. Microsoft users should definitely consider this product.
Pros
It will save you time when creating a system that will only get used on one computer, enabling you to create reports in an easily accessible format. Reports and various forms are available, linked to a programming code using programming languages, and complex arithmetic operations executed using code stored in the application. Also, adding tables and linking them together is very easy.
Cons
Large amounts of data tend to cause the software to operate slower and it can't be purchased separately.
- Industry: Real Estate
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Somewhat clunky interface, great data collection and reporting tool.
Reviewed on 30/07/2021
Pros
I have used Access over the years for many purposes, from employee databases to customer management to logistics and inventory tracking. My favorite feature was a combination of having all the data I needed in one place, and being able to customize the end reports to show and manipulate the visibility of just the data needed for myself or a supervisor. Instead of giving them a spreadsheet, I was able to give them a tidy report with just what they asked for, which made the bosses happy.
Cons
Access is, as its core, a data management tool. The very feature that makes it so awesome also makes it cumbersome - it can be really hard to move around a large database and get to the entry points you need. This is surmountable by building an entry form, but not for the faint of heart or the casual user, either.
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Access could handle more than Excel, but Excel is easier to use. We began to migrate lighter data needs over to Excel, and stayed in Access for the larger and more data intensive data collection needs.- Industry: Telecommunications
- Company size: 11-50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
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Reviewed on 08/04/2022
It has been extremely helpful in managing our increasing customer base and billing.
It has been extremely helpful in managing our increasing customer base and billing.
Pros
"I love that you can quickly learn the most important things about database interaction."
"I've used it over and over again. My favorite thing about this software is that it's easy to use, especially for beginners who want to start learning how to report for Data Management."
"It's good for translating raw data into insights with its great Data mining features. I can use queries to query any criteria specified based on what I'm using the information for."
"I have been using Microsoft Access for 8 years to set up various databases used to manage our telecom platform and I find it very useful and make full use of the many features."
Cons
It is difficult to manage large databases and it is not possible to improve performance by using MS Access.
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It is easier to use and very powerful especially for creating queries, forms and reports.- Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Microsoft Access: Good Database Management Software
Reviewed on 30/04/2022
Microsoft Access is easy to use and understand; provides a friendly interface for managing database.
Microsoft Access is easy to use and understand; provides a friendly interface for managing database.
Pros
Microsoft Access is a database management solution that is among the best. It has a very good user interface and is very easy to use. When creating a report, Microsoft Access is a great tool to use. It provides a lot of free customized templates to get you started.
The software is simple to operate.
Cons
Microsoft Access does not provide users any free trials and It's difficult to move around a large database.
- Industry: Cosmetics
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Very useful data management tool
Reviewed on 10/05/2022
Pros
The most important thing about Microsoft Access is that it is inexpensive. Creating table from scratch might be technical but Microsoft simplify things with templates and each category has a demo video to help users get started. Another plus is that the platform has been around for decades and introductory courses taught from the high school level.
Cons
Setting up tables from scratch might require some technical knowledge.
Microsoft Access FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Microsoft Access.Q. What type of pricing plans does Microsoft Access offer?
Microsoft Access offers the following pricing plans:
- Free Trial: Not Available
Please contact Microsoft directly for pricing information.
Q. Who are the typical users of Microsoft Access?
Microsoft Access has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2-10, 11-50, 51-200, 201-500, 501-1,000, 1,001-5,000
Q. What languages does Microsoft Access support?
Microsoft Access supports the following languages:
Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, European Portuguese, French, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Latvian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Q. Does Microsoft Access support mobile devices?
Microsoft Access supports the following devices:
Q. What other apps does Microsoft Access integrate with?
We do not have any information about what integrations Microsoft Access has
Q. What level of support does Microsoft Access offer?
Microsoft Access offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat
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