Access 2016 For Dummies

The reviews indicate that the book is highly effective in helping readers achieve their goal of creating a functional database. One reader successfully completed their project within a few days, highlighting the book's utility for practical application. It was praised for containing all the necessary information to accomplish the task and for providing some genuinely useful tips.

However, a recurring criticism is the book's overly simplistic and repetitive nature. Reviewers felt the tone was patronizing, with basic computer operations and instructions, such as how to save files or locate programs, being repeated excessively or explained in unnecessary detail. This approach led to frustration, with readers skipping numerous pages because they felt the book treated them as absolute novices in general computer use, rather than focusing specifically on the software.

Ultimately, while the book delivers on its promise of enabling readers to create a functional database, its style is best suited for individuals who are not only new to the specific software but also have very limited prior experience with fundamental computer operations. Readers with basic computer literacy or those seeking a more focused guide on the software itself, without extensive elementary instruction, may find the content too basic and repetitive.