Odd question about file size

[yhgtbfk]

My database was approx 12MB (or 12.5MB)

After I went through and commented my 20,000 lines of code, it is now 13MB

I decided to put the comments on the side of the code, and deleted alot of blank lines, and it is still 13MB.

What makes the file size? The content, or the length?

 

[ghudson]

Everything adds to the total but the forms, graphics and actual records will enlarge the db file size. 13 megabytes is a very small db. You do not regain the file space after you delete any objects or records until you compact the db. You should format and comment your code in a style that is easy for you and anybody else who might be following your trail to read and understand.