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Change the default file format
 
  1. Open a Microsoft Access file (Microsoft Access file: An Access database or Access project file. An Access database stores database objects and data in an .mdb file. A project file doesn't contain data and is used to connect to a Microsoft SQL Server database.) if you don't have one open already.

  2. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Advanced tab.

  3. Under Default File Format, click the Access file format you want.

    A file in Access 2000 file format can be opened in Access 2000 or later. You can open a file in Access 2002 - 2003 format only in Access 2002 or later.

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