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MS Access 2002 - query form control returns funny symbols like [][]

MS Access 2002 - query form control returns funny symbols like [][]

I am running an append query on a form. Access is having trouble with
the calculated fields and comboboxes. Example – referring to
forms!FormName! ControlName within the query should return the value of
that control, correct?

I am receiving symbols such as boxes [] or [][] as well as Chinese
symbols. Any thoughts as to why this is happening. thanks
Nov 13 '05 #1
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This happens if Access does not understand the data type of the calculated
controls.

Typecast the calculated fields, and set the Format of unbound controls.

For more detail, see:
Calculated fields misinterpreted
at:
http://members.iinet.net.au/~allenbrowne/ser-45.html

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MS Access 2002 - query form control returns funny symbols like [][]

I am running an append query on a form. Access is having trouble with
the calculated fields and comboboxes. Example – referring to
forms!FormName! ControlName within the query should return the value of
that control, correct?

I am receiving symbols such as boxes [] or [][] as well as Chinese
symbols. Any thoughts as to why this is happening. thanks

Nov 13 '05 #2

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