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Emiliano76
Copper Contributor
Apr 27, 2026

SQL Query editing UI issue

Hi everyone.

For a couple of weeks now, my Access hasn't let me edit queries within the SQL option.

Version: Access 2604 (Build 19929.20090)

Basically, when I access the SQL View, I see the SQL code but can't select it or move the cursor to easily edit the text.

It's difficult to explain, but I hope the following video helps:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1knAAwVS48m8WsarmhLeOVFWOdFuCqaUz/view?usp=sharing

I've already tried restoring and resetting the installation, but to no avail.

I hope you can help.

Bets Regards,
Emiliano

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4 Replies

  • Emiliano76's avatar
    Emiliano76
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 28, 2026

    Hi Karl,

    Thanks for your help! This allowed me to work, but I lost the ability to see the color code. I tried re-enabling the checkbox, but the problem persists.

     

    I removed the permissions for the video, and you should be able to view it now:

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1knAAwVS48m8WsarmhLeOVFWOdFuCqaUz/view?usp=sharing

     

    Thanks.

    Emiliano

  • Emiliano76's avatar
    Emiliano76
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 27, 2026

    Unfortunately, it didn't work. It seems that the settings you indicated affect the Design window, not the SQL Query View window.

    Unfortunately, this problem makes Access unusable.

  • Viorel's avatar
    Viorel
    Brass Contributor
    Apr 27, 2026

    Have you tried to alter some settings, like the Font and size (In Access Options, Object Designers tab)? Maybe this will restore functionality.