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Old April 6th, 2010, 02:25 PM posted to microsoft.public.access.tablesdbdesign
WSR[_2_]
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Default Text Field Size - Access 2007

I'm creating a database of text fields. I expect some data to exceed 255
characters.

What is the maximum field size of a text field? Can I increase the text
field size?

If so I can I do that?

Your help is appreciated.

Regards,

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Old April 6th, 2010, 03:38 PM posted to microsoft.public.access.tablesdbdesign
KARL DEWEY
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Default Text Field Size - Access 2007

Use a memo field.
But remember there are limitations and using functions with a memo as you
cannot sort it. If you use Left([YourMemo], 255) you can sort that.

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"WSR" wrote:

I'm creating a database of text fields. I expect some data to exceed 255
characters.

What is the maximum field size of a text field? Can I increase the text
field size?

If so I can I do that?

Your help is appreciated.

Regards,

(B^)-]=[


.

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Old April 6th, 2010, 03:41 PM posted to microsoft.public.access.tablesdbdesign
WSR[_3_]
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Default Text Field Size - Access 2007

Thanks for replying to a level 100 question!

Regards,

(B^)-]=[

"KARL DEWEY" wrote in message
...
Use a memo field.
But remember there are limitations and using functions with a memo as you
cannot sort it. If you use Left([YourMemo], 255) you can sort that.

--
Build a little, test a little.


"WSR" wrote:

I'm creating a database of text fields. I expect some data to exceed 255
characters.

What is the maximum field size of a text field? Can I increase the text
field size?

If so I can I do that?

Your help is appreciated.

Regards,

(B^)-]=[


.



 




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