If all you want is a count, you could use DCount().
Apply the string you are using for the Filter as the 3rd argument of
DCount().
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"Jfs" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I am using Advanced Filter/Sort on a large pass-through
> query, all I want to know is the total number of records I
> have based on my filter without having to click on the >|
> (last record button)
>
> I have found that if I add Sort: criteria (Ascending or
> Descending) on one of the columns in my filter then when
> the results are returned that datasheet view has Record: X
> or XX (filtered)
>
> Is there any way to have this total show without having to
> do the above mentioned items.
>
> Thanks