Microsoft KB Archive/240963

= ACC97: Starting Hyperlink from Access Minimizes Access Session =

Article ID: 240963

Article Last Modified on 1/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Access 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q240963



Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

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



Steps to Reproduce Behavior
 In a blank database, create a new table. In Design view of the table, add a field with a Hyperlink data type. Switch to Datasheet view. Type the following data in the Hyperlink field of the first record:

http://www.microsoft.com

 Press ENTER to commit the record. Click the hyperlink that is created to start the Internet browser.</li> After viewing the page, close the browser.</li></ol>

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

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