Can't move tables in Relationship view

[wdsnews]

When I open Relationships in Access 2003, I can initially move just about
any table. But then some of the tables become frozen at their position, and
I have to wait several minutes before I can move them.

What causes this? Is there a work around?

 

[Allen Browne]

I suspect the problem you describe is due to a miscommunication between
Access 2003 and Windows.

On Windows XP with themes, Access can get confused about what the mouse is
pointing to, and doesn't recognise when you are pointing to the border of
the tables in the Relationships window. This generally happens when the
window has been scrolled away from its top/left position. Sometimes you can
still click in the middle of the table to select it. The same problem can
also occur in other contexts - particularly the query design window.

To verify that this is the cause of the problem, close Access. Right-click
the Windows desktop, and choose Properties. Set the Theme to Windows
Classic. It will look rather basic (e.g. you will lose the rounded corners
on the Windows.) Go back into Access, and see if the problem has gone.

 

[wdsnews]

thank you. I also learned another work around. If I bring up any other
application, Word for example, or a currently open browser, I can return to
Access and the tables will again be available to be moved in the
Relationships window. I normally have many apps open at once, so this makes
a quick and easy work around.