I need to insert a text field in a form where you can input a path to a file (e.g. c:\mydoc.txt). Then I need a command button to open that file.

How do I do this. I am a beginer so please try to help as much as possible.

Thanks in advance

You could create a hyperlink inserting the path for your file and it will open directly on click.

HTH
Hayley

That will work if I wanted the same file to come up with every database entry but I need a seperate file for each entry

You can insert a field in the underlying table that has a data type of hyperlink. Then each entry would have its own specific link, and clicking on it would automatically open the file.