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  1. 02-02-2010, 01:08 PM #1
    andrewalms
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    Access 2007 file size vs Excel


    I have a data base that I made using data imported from 2 similar but different Excel spreadsheets. When I save the Acess file, it's files size is more than 10X the size of the 2 spreadsheets put together. Access = 103MB Excel files= 7MB. This seems rather strange to me. Is this condition normal? If not what could be the cause?
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  2. 02-02-2010, 01:56 PM #2
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    And what size is the Access file when you do a Compact and Repair?
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  3. 02-02-2010, 02:24 PM #3
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    RuralGuy: Thanks alot that fixed it. After Compact the total file size is now 15MB. Much more in line with my expectations. Thanks for your help!
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  4. 02-02-2010, 02:31 PM #4
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    Access has no automatic internal organizer to reclaim space. That is why the C&R is included.
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