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Excel FieldSize limit

I am using excel to import data. But, If the field for eg
Desc exceeds 255 Characters, I get the OleDB exception
saying that
"The field is too small to accept the amount of data you
attempted to add. Try inserting or pasting less data."

Is there a way to import more than 255 characters in Desc
field.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
Jul 21 '05 #1
1 1448
Nope, that is the limitation of Excel. If you use Access,
you can set the field to be memo and that will give you
more character space.
-----Original Message-----
I am using excel to import data. But, If the field for eg
Desc exceeds 255 Characters, I get the OleDB exception
saying that
"The field is too small to accept the amount of data you
attempted to add. Try inserting or pasting less data."

Is there a way to import more than 255 characters in Desc
field.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
.

Jul 21 '05 #2

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