Option Explicit – to use or not to use? Q: Matt Perelstein writes: “I was wondering what you thought about using Option Explicit? It used to be a default, included with each module, but I noticed that in Access 2003, it’s not any more. I’ve used it religiously for years, but now I’m wondering why.” […]
How to customize menus/toolbars so the full menu always shows. Q: Bob R. writes “I just got a new computer with Office 2003 pre-installed, and when I open a menu in Access (or any other Office app, for that matter), I just see a few commands, and I have to hit an arrow to expand […]
The meaning of the word “Me” in VBA code. Q: Stuart E. Wugalter asks what is the meaning of the word “Me” in VBA code? A: Me is an Access keyword that refers to the form (or report) from which the code is running. There is also a Parent keyword that refers to the main […]
How to use conditional formatting to change the color of the highlighted record in a tabular form. Q:Ashjan Al Mahmeed wants to know how to change the color of the highlighted record in a tabular form.A:This can be done with conditional formatting (a feature added to Access in Office 2000). For each control on the […]
A reader’s having some problems after installing Access 2000 over Access 97. Q:Bob Timms wrote to say he was having problems after installing Access 2000 over Access 97. A:If you don’t need to use Access 97 any more, it is advisable to first uninstall it, then install Access 2000, but if you do need to […]