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    Automatically inserting text as you type - possible?

    If you're in class, you should be paying attention. Find and replace would be possible, and I have tried it, but it is less efficient for my needs. Thanks for your suggestion though.
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    Using linked tables in forms.

    OK, I managed to get it working when I created my query and included the various PKs and FKs. Here is the new SQL: Some questions: 1 - Has the inclusion of the PK's made the difference, or was it the FK's (I've not had time to fiddle around as yet)? 2 - Why wouldn't it work without either...
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    Using linked tables in forms.

    Can I thank you again for taking the time out to help. Unfortunately I'm the only one who can do this (well..."attempt" to do it) so I can't shove it on to someone else. Plus in a way I like learning about where I am going wrong. Books are great, and they're helping but nothing beats a bit of...
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    Using linked tables in forms.

    I did as you suggested, but I got the same message. I created a query with the fields I would need, then I created a from based on that query. :(
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    Using linked tables in forms.

    Here is the zip. It seems in my form testing I have created one or two records (oops!). I can fix that though. I created a simple form using the fields I wrote about in the post. neileg - Oh, I didn't know that :( By the way - I am running Access 2007.
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    Using linked tables in forms.

    You're about to witness a grown man cry. Thanks to this forum I've managed to put together my database. I believe it's fairly good (for me at least. I'm sure you Access MVPs could whip something twice as good in half the time!). Anyway. My table done, I thought I'd design a form. Easy peasy...
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    Automatically inserting text as you type - possible?

    Hello, What I mean by the title is if I am typing something, then is it possible to have Word automatically insert what I type at another specified location. For example: If I was change the name 'Skywalker' to 'Vader' then I want the second 'Skywalker' (after Dear Mr.) to change to 'Vader'...
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    Mail Merge: Best way to deal with unknown recipients?

    I'm trying to create a database and it's going well accept for one facet. Some of my recipitents are not known by name. I am planning to use my database to issue letters, newsletters and the like but sometimes they will need to be addressed "Dear sir/madam" instead of "Dear Mr Smith" I was...
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