Opening accdb files in various Access versions

[PaulA]

Greetings -

I am thinking of upgrading to Access 2016. I work with others who use Access 2010 and 2013. If I create a database in 2016 will those with earlier accdb versions be able to open it and have it function appropriately? Similarly, if I created a database in 2010 but work on it in 2016, will those who use it in earlier versions have any trouble?

Thanks.

 

[GinaWhipp]

It is always recommended you develop in the lowest version available to your Users. That said, it you do *have to* develop in a higher version then be very careful to only use features available across all versions.

 

[speakers_86]

I recommend using an mdb file, not an accdb, while developing.

 

[GinaWhipp]

Why use an .MDB when the lowest version is 2010? With so many updated features one would hate to miss out on those!

 

[speakers_86]

You never know! Once you begin using a more recent version, you might not be able to go back very easily. I only use mdb, and I don't feel like I'm missing anything.

 

[GinaWhipp]

Okay then... but some really cool features if you ever decide to upgrade...