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Database name an location
Gary Kozlowski 
    
4 years ago
When I open my database how do I get the name and location to be visiable at the top of the Access window like I can see when I ope one of the downloaded databases.

I am using Access from Office 365.

Thanks.
Kevin Robertson  @Reply  
          
4 years ago
File - Options - Current Database - Application Title
You can also add an Application Icon if you wish.
Gary Kozlowski OP  @Reply  
    
4 years ago

Gary Kozlowski OP  @Reply  
    
4 years ago

Gary Kozlowski OP  @Reply  
    
4 years ago
Thank you for the feedback.

I have uploaded examples of my question. What I am talking about is the top most line of each image. Rick's has a physical file location after the and mine doesn't. I am using a PC with Win10 Home Edition.

Thanks.
Scott Axton  @Reply  
      
4 years ago

Look at you own screen shots again.  The full file path and db name are up top if your Application Title is blank.  It displays the title that you type in if it isn't blank.

If you are talking about the title of each individual form that is set in the properties under the Form Caption.

If that is not what you are talking about take a screen shot of what you are speaking of from the video.
Kevin Robertson  @Reply  
          
4 years ago
After hunting through the options, I was unable to find an option for what you want.
You can however do it in code (if the full path is important to you).

If you haven't already done so set your display form (the form that is displayed when you open your database).
Add the following code.

Private Sub Form_Load()

    Dim db As Database
    Dim dbTitle As String
    
    Set db = CurrentDb
    dbTitle = db.Name & " - Access is FUN"

    db.Properties.Delete ("AppTitle")
    db.Properties.Append _
        db.CreateProperty("AppTitle", dbText, dbTitle)
    
    Application.RefreshTitleBar
    
End Sub


You can change what is in dbTitle as necessary.
Since I don't know if you have any VBA experience Intro to VBA may be useful to you.
Gary Kozlowski OP  @Reply  
    
4 years ago
That did it. Thank you so much.

A little background on myself. I am retired Systems Analyst/Programmer. I am self taught for PHP And MySQL. I make web sites/pages for my own enjoyment/education on my own web server.

I'm new to MS Access and trying to help my daughter at her office. In my developing I like to keep different versions of the db in different locations or renamed. Is why I wanted the information.

I appreciate your quick response and help. Thanks again.
Richard Rost  @Reply  
          
4 years ago
I just change the version number in the caption of the Main Menu form. It's a lot easier than editing the App Title.

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