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Read option only on tables

How do I keep a particular table or database protected so the records cannot be edited but only viewed by others?

RE: Read option only on tables

<b>To protect an entire database</b>
Make a backup copy of the database and store in a safe place.
Then right click on the database file in windows explorer, and tick the READONLY box.

<b>To protect a table</b>
If you are using a switchboard for users to access the table, then you can set the view to read only. If the information is being viewed via a form, you can set the form to ready only by:

Go to the Design view of the form
Double click on the top left square of the form to get the properties box.
Click on the DATA tab.
Set "Allow Additions, Allow Edits, Allow Deletions" to NO.


 

Access tip:

Prefixed Autonumbering

When using Date Type = Autonumber as a primary key, clients may require autonumbering to be prefixed with a letter.

For example, P001, where P is the prefixed letter

Instructions
Step 1. Create Field Name
Step 2. Set Data Type to Autonumber
Step 3. Within Field Property General tabsheet,
enter Format property as [backslash]P000



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