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MS documentation states that space is not reserved for unused characters in a text field. Does this mean that there is no storage penaly for having a text field 255 as opposed to 80. On a more general note are there any tools to help calculate the size of a table?

I have a book which gives code for using multipick listboxes but it seems extremely complex and still lacks the "Notinlist" functionality of combo boxes. A search of this forum fails to find any references. Does anyone have experience using these controls? My current design is putting in the...

Can anyone tell me the easiest way of identifying which computer an Access database is running on. I have a demo database on portable media and need to be able to tell if it is running on one of my (3) computers or on someone elses.

I have an Access Database on a machine with the Windows date set to dd/mm/yy. All the dates appear on forms in this format. However when I filter on a date field and then look at the filter the date is in mm/dd/yy format. If I try and set an equivalent filter in VBA from another date field it...

I have never used wizards with access (or anything else for that matter). What is general view? Are they actually good news or do they get binned with witches and warlocks? I could use some of the techniques involved but where does one find an intro - preferably using access.

I have some colour palettes which make it much easier to design colour schemes for forms reports etc. These may be useful to users of this forum. I can post a web address for them or they could be put up in this forum somewhere. Not sure of the protocols about doing this. They are freeware...

Does anyone have a basic diary form with appropriate code. I know that most people would use another program for this but I want it integrated into an Access database. There are lots of examples on calendars and date handling functions but I can't find an easy starting point for this. Any help...