I am attempting to export some queries as Excel files, but I keep getting a message saying, "Cannot update.Object or database is read-only." I have reviewed properties and cannot find anything indicating it's read only. I've gone into the queries' design, tools, options, advance and the record lock box is not checked. When I open the database it is not in read only mode. I really hope somebody can help http://www.access-programmers.co.uk/ubb/smile.gif