Access 2007 tables problem

[M Skabialka]

I was creating a new table on the fly, adding new fields as I needed them,
saving it as needed, then noticed the Add New Field column at the right is
now gone. All I have done is add fields and add data. Other tables still
show the Add New Field column.
Why has it changed and how can I change it back?

 

[MikeJohnB]

Open the table in design view and add more fields that way.

 

[Bob Larson]

How many fields do you currently have?

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Thanks,

Bob Larson
Access MVP

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[M Skabialka]

I know I can do that but I like the feature where I can see the data and add
the fields and change the field names in datasheet view.

 

[M Skabialka]

There are only eleven fields so far. Other tables with over twenty fields
still show the Add New Field column.

 

[MikeJohnB]

Just a thought:
Remember, the number one rule, try it on a copy of your database first.

This is untested because I don't have Access 2k7 on this machine but:

If your table does not have any relationships, try right click on the table,
copy and save as your table name with a 1 on the end.

Does it now show the Add New Field Column?

If it does, re-name your original table as Table name with2 on the end and
re-name the new one without the 1.

It might be more of a problem if you have relationships on the original table.

Personally, I always prefer to use design view but hopefully this may work
for you???????




Regards

Mike B

 

[M Skabialka]

I did a compact/repair and this has solved the problem.
Thanks for your ideas.