Condensing size of Databasse

[Newby]

I recently deleted about 2/3 of the records in my database and notice that my file size did not change. Do I have to run a special procedure to condensed my database?

[orange]

Yes, Compact and Repair.

[Newby]

Thanks. My bdatabata when from 1.3G to .3G.

[orange]

Great. It's a good practice to monitor you db size and do a C&R from time to time.
Also a good practice to have some sort of backup. When you get something working, put a copy in a backup location.
You will have a working db up to the point of backup, just in case something crashes etc.