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Old November 20th, 2006, 10:24 PM posted to microsoft.public.access.tablesdbdesign
Barb Miles
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Default Table Design - Duplicate Values

How do I validate duplciate values in a text field in a table.

I have a field [Dealer] that cannot have duplicate records entered by the
same dealer name.

Do I use the Validate Rule property, or what else would I use and how do I
set it up?
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Old November 20th, 2006, 10:42 PM posted to microsoft.public.access.tablesdbdesign
Rick Brandt
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Default Table Design - Duplicate Values

"Barb Miles" wrote in message
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How do I validate duplciate values in a text field in a table.

I have a field [Dealer] that cannot have duplicate records entered by the
same dealer name.

Do I use the Validate Rule property, or what else would I use and how do I
set it up?


Already answered in the other thread you started.

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