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Summary
Access 2010 represents a large number of new and changed features, all of which present chal-
lenges for Access developers. The new interface requires some adjustments to your way of think-
ing, but it’s considerably more efficient for many common tasks. Developers already familiar with
Access 2007 should have no problem transitioning to Access 2010. Anyone moving to Access 2010
from versions earlier than 2007 will require some adjustments, but the rewards and benefits of the
new environment are considerable.In spite of the new features, the loss of user-level security, replication, and the fact that ribbons
replace toolbars and menus may prove to be an obstacle for some developers. Ribbons require a
new way of thinking. Because ribbons are defined by XML, there’s nothing to look at during devel-
opment, and VBA code is not directly attached to ribbon controls. However, the majority of users
love the ribbon, and Office-style ribbons are appearing in more and more applications instead of
traditional toolbars and menus.Overall, the new interface and new features are welcome changes in Access 2010. I hope you’ll find
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