Re: link with excel returns #NUM errors

GolfGal wrote:
> I have a files that I download every morning with prices. I've read
> that if text & numbers are combined in a column, the #NUM error is
> returned. THe file is 7000 records long from excel and changes
> daily, so it's not possible to type an apostrophe in each of the
> cells at fault. However, I do need the info from these columns. Any
> ideas?

I would start by importing it as a text field. Then I would take a look
to see exactly what the problem was and form a plan of action from there.

I believe you could play with a query to find and/or change data as
needed using something to identify any filed not exclusively numbers and add
the apostrophe or clear it or whatever works for your needs.

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Joseph Meehan

Dia's duit

I find the easy way is to modify the Excel file as follows:

* Insert a "calculated" Column next to the MixedColumn using the function
TEXT() as follows:

= TEXT([CorrespondingCellInMixedColumn], "General")

for all cells in this Column. Save and close the Excel file.

* Link the Excel file to Access, ignore the original MixedColumn and use the
"calculated" Column. All values in this Column will be Text so the values
won't have #NUM entries.

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HTH
Van T. Dinh
MVP (Access)

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