How to insert files into Access? ie; word documents etc.

[needadvice]

I have an application in which the user needs to foward a record that includes attachments. This is new to me.
How is this done? I was able to create a form and insert a word document but I don't think this is good enough because it won't hold much information.
Any ideas on other ways to do this.
I'd appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks

 

[BNPMike]

If you want to store information you need to put it ultimately into a base table. Declare a field and give it the datatype "Object". You can now manipulate the contents (add, delete, edit) either by creating a new object within the Access mdb or by using a .doc elsewhere.

Create a form and drop an object control onto it. When you select it it will see the object is a .doc and fire up Word to let you do the editing. At the end choose "Close and retuen to Access" or whatever it is, and you've got your attached document.

 

[needadvice]

Thanks, I'll give this a try.