Compile error: User-defined type not defined.

Hi everyone,
I am trying to export a table to an excel file using vba on a form's button click event. I am getting the error:

Compile error: User-defined type not defined.

And it highlights my first line:

Dim appExcel As Excel.Application

Any ideas? I am using Access 2003, but I am using Access 2000 file format. Does this have to with DAO and ADO something-or-others? I'm a beginner with all of this database stuff so please help!

re: Compile error: User-defined type not defined.

You need a reference to the Microsoft Excel Object Library.

re: Compile error: User-defined type not defined.

Perfect. Thanks Rabbit.

re: Compile error: User-defined type not defined.

Not a problem, good luck.