ACC97: Starting Hyperlink from Access Minimizes Access Session

ID: Q240963

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Access 97
Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

This article applies to a Microsoft Access database (.mdb) and a Microsoft Access project (.adp).


SYMPTOMS

When you start your Internet browser by clicking a hyperlink in Microsoft Access, the Access window is minimized.


RESOLUTION

When you close the browser, note that the Access icon is on the taskbar. Click the icon to restore the Access window.


MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. In a blank database, create a new table.


  2. In Design view of the table, add a field with a Hyperlink data type.


  3. Switch to Datasheet view.


  4. Type the following data in the Hyperlink field of the first record:


    5. http://www.microsoft.com
  5. Press ENTER to commit the record.


  6. Click the hyperlink that is created to start the Internet browser.


  7. After viewing the page, close the browser.


Note that the Access window has disappeared. You must click the Access icon on the taskbar to restore the Access window.

Additional query words: prb URL URLs

Keywords : kbdta
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: December 2, 1999
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