Frequently asked question

Is it possible to view Memo fields through an OLEDB connection to MS Access?

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Answer

No. The Microsoft OLEDB drivers see Memo fields as BLOBs. They also appear as BLOBs when viewing these fields in ArcGIS.

Article ID:000009897

Software:
  • ArcMap

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