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Re-defining column name "length" (Access)

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Techno1X

Techno1X

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Mar 21, 2008
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Quick question: is it possible to redefine the # of characters allowed in a table's column name?

I believe the # of chars. maximum is around 60, FYI
 
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How are ya Techno1X . . .

The number of characters in a [blue]Field Name[/blue] is a specification set by microsoft. [surprise]

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Be sure to see thread181-473997
Also faq181-2886
 
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Actually, it's a 64 character limit, and how in the world would you deal with field names any longer, or even that long, for that matter?

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Espcially as a programmer! [surprise]

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Be sure to see thread181-473997
Also faq181-2886
 
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