How do I use a database in Mac Office?

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Problem

Mac Office doesn't include the Access database program that comes with some versions of Windows Office. What can you do if you need to use database data in your Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents or applications?

Solution

With the purchase of an inexpensive ($30) ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) driver for Mac Office, you get a doorway to your data.

Mac Office MVP Jim Gordon explains how, in detail, here

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