DoCmd.OpenTable method (Access)
The OpenTable method carries out the OpenTable action in Visual Basic.
Syntax
expression.OpenTable (TableName, View, DataMode)
expression A variable that represents a DoCmd object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TableName | Required | Variant | A string expression that's the valid name of a table in the current database. If you execute Visual Basic code containing the OpenTable method in a library database, Microsoft Access looks for the table with this name first in the library database, and then in the current database. |
| View | Optional | AcView | An AcView constant that specifies the view in which the table will open. The default value is acViewNormal. |
| DataMode | Optional | AcOpenDataMode | An AcOpenDataMode constant that specifies the data entry mode for the table. The default value is acEdit. |
Remarks
Use the OpenTable method to open a table in Datasheet view, Design view, or Print Preview. You can also select a data entry mode for the table.
Example
The following example opens the Employees table in Print Preview.
DoCmd.OpenTable "Employees", acViewPreview
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