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    How to avoid repetition in query for multi value field

    I looked into it but too complicated for my non-programmer brain :( I've just created a new 'Yes/no' field for whether they are in the research team or not, and gone through and checked each person manually. A rather basic and luddite solution but it does the job. I will mark this thread as...
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    How to avoid repetition in query for multi value field

    Nope, all the ID fields are numbers
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    How to avoid repetition in query for multi value field

    N.B. is (I thought) a commonly used and understood Latin-derived term, like e.g. and i.e. So many languages and confusions... thanks for your patience with me :D I got rather excited about your piece of code but it returned a 'JOIN expression not supported' message, alas. For transparency, I...
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    How to avoid repetition in query for multi value field

    N.B. = An abbreviation for the Latin phrase nota bene, meaning “note well.” It is used to emphasise an important point. All roles are part of the research team! If you have a role, you're part of the team.
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    How to avoid repetition in query for multi value field

    Hi plog, Thanks your your response again, much appreciated. Could you explain that a bit more as I'm not clear on the steps. I've clicked Totals/Sigma, which introduces a Total row in the query design. What's the next step? I've tried Group By 'First' but it it still comes up with the same...
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    How to avoid repetition in query for multi value field

    Hi plog, So I’ve killed the multi-value field and created a junction table :) Sorry about the confusion with terms, let me try and clarify. I have a contacts table with about 500 people. Within these 500 are 120 people that form the research team. Within this research team of 120 people, there...
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    How to avoid repetition in query for multi value field

    Thanks for your response. I guess I have to create a junction table then... I thought multi-value would be quicker/easier. I hear the resounding disapproval! So these are the tables I have: TableContacts ContactID, Name, etc 1, Joe Blogs 2, Mara White 3, Claire Simmons etc TableRoles RoleID...
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    How to avoid repetition in query for multi value field

    Apologies for any blundering errors - I am totally new to Access and it's all rather daunting :eek: I've created a contacts database. Some of the contacts belong to a research team. Within the research team there are different roles e.g. NationalPartner InternationalPartner AdvisoryPanel...
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