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Q93618: Using FoxBASE+/Mac .DBF Files with Microsoft Excel 4.0

Article: Q93618
Product(s): Microsoft Fox Miscellaneous Products
Version(s): MACINTOSH:2.01
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 23-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft FoxBASE+ for Macintosh, version 2.01 
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SUMMARY
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To use a FoxBASE+/Mac database file in Microsoft Excel 4.0 for the Macintosh,
place the database file in the Excel Startup Folder. When Microsoft Excel
starts, it automatically opens the database file.

CAUTION: If the database file has a memo field, Microsoft Excel cannot open the
memo file. If you use Microsoft Excel to modify the contents of a database file
that has a memo field, and then open the file in FoxBASE+, the memo field will
be changed to a character field. Even if the field is changed back to a memo
field, you cannot access the memo file.

MORE INFORMATION
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On a machine running Apple System 6, the Excel Startup Folder is in the System
Folder. On a machine running Apple System 7, the Excel Startup Folder is in the
Preferences Folder in the System Folder.

Additional query words: 2.01

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbAudDeveloper kbFoxproSearch kbFoxBASE201Mac kbFoxBASESearch
Version           : MACINTOSH:2.01

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