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Are rows stored in fixed or variable length records.
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This is just a point of curiosity for me. I realize that Access works the Access works. Does any one know if the rows are stored in the database as fix length record or as variable length records? -- Dennis |
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Are rows stored in fixed or variable length records.
Dennis
Second-hand, take w/ salt ... Access fields are variable length, consuming as much space as is needed for the data contained therein. My hunch is this makes the records variable length as well. -- Regards Jeff Boyce Microsoft Access MVP Disclaimer: This author may have received products and services mentioned in this post. Mention and/or description of a product or service herein does not constitute endorsement thereof. Any code or pseudocode included in this post is offered "as is", with no guarantee as to suitability. You can thank the FTC of the USA for making this disclaimer possible/necessary. "Dennis" wrote in message ... Hi, This is just a point of curiosity for me. I realize that Access works the Access works. Does any one know if the rows are stored in the database as fix length record or as variable length records? -- Dennis |
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Are rows stored in fixed or variable length records.
Variable. If you make a text field size of 255, but only put in 4 characters,
it only uses 4 characters of space. However don't make everything 255 characters as the wizards look at that value when creating text boxes on your forms and reports. -- Jerry Whittle, Microsoft Access MVP Light. Strong. Cheap. Pick two. Keith Bontrager - Bicycle Builder. "Dennis" wrote: Hi, This is just a point of curiosity for me. I realize that Access works the Access works. Does any one know if the rows are stored in the database as fix length record or as variable length records? -- Dennis |
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Are rows stored in fixed or variable length records.
Jeff, Jerry,
Thanks for the info and the educationl. Dennis |
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