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Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.
CAUSEDeleting objects from a database does not automatically cause the database to shrink in size. This is because, when an object is deleted, the space that it occupies is marked as available. However, the size of the database does not shrink. RESOLUTIONIf you are deleting objects from a database and you want the database to return to its previous size, you should compact the database. MORE INFORMATIONSteps to Reproduce Behavior
REFERENCESFor more information about compacting databases, search the Help Index for "compacting databases," or ask the Microsoft Access 97 Office Assistant.
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