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Using relative references in range names

Using relative names In most cases, range names are used as absolute references. But, there are times when a relative (or partial) reference can be useful. Here are some examples: A name that always refers to the cell above the current cell When adding new rows to a spreadsheet model, you need to be careful […]

Importing Text Files Into Access — DataWright Information Services

Importing text files into Access Many databases use data sourced from text files (.txt, .csv. tab, and other formats). Maybe you get an extract from an enterprise system, or collaborators or staff members send you daily or weekly updates in a set format. This page shows you how to set up an import specification, and […]