Unable to edit data in Table from MSAccess .mdb

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skc
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Unable to edit data in Table from MSAccess .mdb

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I opened my MSAccess (2003) Database by going to Open-All Files & then opened the .mdb
The Table with all the data appears in the table view but I am unable to edit or add to any of the data. Right click only gives a copy command . It as if it is Read Only.
Is there any way around this? :(
I am really keen to go over to Base and remove the last remaing M$ software.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Unable to edit data in Table from MSAccess .mdb

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Re: Unable to edit data in Table from MSAccess .mdb

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Note that OO Base requires that a table has a Primary Key defined before it can de edited. MS Access does not require this.
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Re: Unable to edit data in Table from MSAccess .mdb

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Thanks guys,
Does this mean I must try and designate one of the fields as primary key in the imported mdb and if so how do I do this?
Thanks in advance.
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