Equation editor

[Hans]

Hi,

Is it possible to write mathemetical formulas in an access database like you
can do this with the equation editor in Word?

THX

Hans

[Mackster66]

Yes. Is there something in particular you are trying to do?
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I''m not young enough to know everything.

[Hans]

I am trying to transfer text with some mathematical equations, originally
written in MS Word, into an Access database. Transferring the "real" text is
no problem, however the equations written with the MS Equation Editor are not
transferred into my data table

[Mackster66]

If the mathematical equations are used to perform mathematical functions
using variables on your forms, then you can create mathematical expressions
in an unbound text box referring to the names of the fields on the form that
contain the variables.

With Access, you don't transfer the expressions to the tables, just the
variables. The expressions are placed on forms.

[Hans]

The equations themselves are actually meant as text, not to perform any
calculation in the database

[Mackster66]

Are you trying to import a Word document into an Access database? What steps
are you taking to perform the transfer?

Equations created with the Microsoft Equation Editor in Word is entered as
an "object" within a Word document and is treated as such when you try to
move it to other programs. You can place objects on forms and reports in
Access, but as far as I know, you cannot place objects in tables.

If you are trying to transfer one or two Microsoft Equations, it may be
easier to simply enter the text manually.