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, then in the current database.

View

Optional

AcView

A AcView constant that specifies the view in which the table will open. The default value is acViewNormal.

DataMode

Optional

AcOpenDataMode

A AcOpenDataMode constant that specifies the data entry mode for the table. The default value is acEdit.

Remarks

You can 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

See Also

Concepts

DoCmd Object

DoCmd Object Members