Microsoft KB Archive/26860

Works 1.x and 2.x: Database Limitations/Specifications

PSS ID Number: Q26860 Article last modified on 06-10-1996

1.00 1.10 2.00

MACINTOSH

= SUMMARY =

The specifications and limitations for the Microsoft Works Database module are as follows:

Maximum file size:

Approximately 2,000 records (512K Mac) Approximately 6,000 records (Mac Plus, SE, Mac II); actual limit depends on record lengths and will increase proportionately with expanded RAM.

Maximum field length: 248 characters

Maximum number of fields in a record: 60

Maximum number of stored reports per database file: 8

Maximum number of record selection rules: 6

Maximum paper height: 273 inches (with Custom Size paper option)

Minimum paper height: 1 inch

Maximum paper width: 273 inches

Minimum paper width: 1 inch

Default paper size: US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Default top, bottom, left, and right margins: 1 inch

Default font: 9-point Geneva

Maximum length of search strings: 80 characters

Maximum length of headers or footers: 99 characters

Range of numbered pages in a document: 1 through 9,999

The following table lists the differences between versions 1.x and 2.00:

Item Versions 1.x Version 2.00 —- ———— ————

Number of fonts available: 1 All available fonts

= MORE INFORMATION =

NOTE: If you exceed the 248-character field limit, you will receive a “String Too Long” error message.

For more information, refer to Appendix E, “Limits and Capacities of the Tools,” on pages 415-416 of the Using Microsoft Works version 2.0 manual, and pages 361-362 of the Using Microsoft Works version 1.0 or 1.1 manual.

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