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When I enter " " around a text word to have the query only display that information, I receive a message that the criteria does not match. I noticed in the design page that I had this listed as a number but it is text. I can't change it now as there are many relationships to many tables. So, how can I get this to be accepted and run the query?

RE: Queries

Hi Margaret:

If the field is shown as a Number data type in Table Design view, then it will only accept numeric data, not text data.

Thus, in a Query Criteria you have to enter a numeric value. A number enclosed in quotes - "123" - will not work, you will get a Data Type Mismatch Error message. You need to enter the number without the quotes.

Regards,

Tony

RE: Queries

Thanks Tony, When I enter it with no quotes, Access adds the quotes then gives me the same error. M

RE: Queries

Hi Margaret, perhaps you could post your 'criteria' line so that we can have a quick look and see if there is anything that could be 'tweaked' to help with your problem, look forward to hearing from you, regards Pete

RE: Queries

Hi,
Thanks Pete but this is confidential work as I am the data analyst in a Quality Management Department. I think I solved the problem and will let you know if not. Thanks again, Margaret


 

Access articles

Access tip:

Run with the total

Often when creating reports with lists of transactions it can be useful to have a column which totals the transactions as the report progresses.

Using the Sum function gives the total for the whole group, not a running total.



Access provides an easy method of achieving a running total.



Click on the text box containing the data you wish to contain the running total.
Select the Data tab
Click in the Running sum option
Click the down arrow to view three options

View all Access hints and tips


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