How do I reset the autonumber to 1?

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Hi,

I actually copied over the database of previous yr to tis yr. So as i want
to enter the data, the autonumber continues from the previous database. So
how do i reset the autonumber back to 1?
 
Cheyanne,

After deleting all the records in the table, do a compaction (Tools >
Database Utilities > Compact and Repair Database) - which you should do
anyway! - and the autonumber will reset.
That said, why should you care? An autonumber is just for Access's own
internal use, it's not supposed to mean anything to the user anyway -
actually, the user shouldn't even see it. If your field does mean
something to the user, or you need, say, consecutive numbering, then you
should not be using an autonumber to begin with.

HTH,
Nikos
 
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