How do I open a file in excel from access using vba

[Davidx]

I can open excel.exe using the shell function, but I want to open a excel
file in My Documents at the same time. I want to go directly into the file
and not have to use the file open on the toolbar in excel

 

[Dominic Olivastro]

You can do that right within the SHELL function, like this:
For example, Shell ("EXCEL c:\Test.xls")

You'll have a little trouble with "My Documents" because of the space. So
you need to put quotes within quotes, like this:
SHELL ("EXCEL ""c:\My Documents\Append.xls""")

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