Using SQL to change data type

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February 10th, 2004, 09:10 AM

Chris_Hay

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Using SQL to change data type

Is anyone aware of a SQL query that can change a field's data type?

I am trying to work on an Access Database remotely, and need to change a field data type from text to number. However, I am unable to physically download/upload the database as I am working through Terminal Services.

Your help is appreciated.

Chris

February 10th, 2004, 11:36 AM

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try something like this

Code:

ALTER TABLE <TableName> ALTER COLUMN <ColumnName> SET DATA TYPE NUMBER

This won't work if you already have non numeric data in the column fields though.

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