Microsoft Office 365 Access Update Version Releases

• When attempting to use the DAO API from non-Office applications would stop responding with "The operating system is not presently configured to run this application."
• Documents that were exported to PDF or XPS formats from Office would fail due to recent updates.

• An error caused tables that were dropped into the query design or system relationship window to appear in a different location then where they were dropped.
• When attempting to use the DAO API from non-Office applications would stop responding with "The operating system is not presently configured to run this application."
• Launch Events are now enabled for Outlook addins.

• When attempting to use the DAO API from non-Office applications would stop responding with "The operating system is not presently configured to run this application."
• Document exports to PDF or XPS formats from Office may stop responding due to recent updates for certain customer configurations.

• An option to configure Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine to block access to remote databases. This has been added to make applications more secure and allow users to disable remote references in query execution. For more information, visit Microsoft's page Configure Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine to block access to remote databases.

  Note: Installing this update does not make changes to the Jet Red Database Engine or the Access Connectivity Engine (ACE).

• Running a SQL Server pass through query could result in an error message saying there was an "invalid cursor state".
• An external application requests an accessibility interface, preventing shutting down until the reference was released.

• Running a SQL Server pass through query could result in an error message saying there was an "invalid cursor state".

• Users were receiving the error dialog "Invalid cursor state".

• Switch Office Themes Automatically: Office can automatically switch themes to match the Windows 10 theme settings.

• Microsoft has introduced a new and improved Date/Time Extended data type. This allows users to enhance syntax compatibility with SQL, and to increase accuracy and level of detail in records that include dates and times. To enable this feature, select 'New Field' and then 'Date & Time Extended'. For more information, visit Using the Date/Time Extended data type.

• Application crashed when using DAO from non-Office applications.

• Access crashes when opening the Zoom box with Shift+F2, losing any unsaved changes that have been made.

• Users can now use the ODBC driver outside of Office's Click-to-Run applications.

• Users running certain queries that produced the error message "Query is too complex".

• Users were having an issue inserting linked SQL tables that include an identity (e.g. autonumber) field.

• The Query execution was taking approximately twice as long to complete than expected.

• Users were experiencing their app crashing when calling the Date/Time Extended data type into their code.
• If the user manipulates Decimal fields (Access DataType=Number/FieldSize=Decimal, or SQL DataType=Decimal) using DAO (Data Access Objects), Microsoft Access may crash. If the user hovers a Field variable with Decimal type in VBA code, the user may see that the field value is not being displayed properly; either reading as ‘?????’ or giving a Type Mismatch error, or Microsoft Access may crash.

• Be more productive working in Query Designer, SQL view, and the Relationships window: Right-click a table to open, design, size, and hide it. Search and replace text in SQL View. Select multiple tables in the Relationships window.
• Add Tables Task Pane: Use the Add Tables task pane, which stays open while you work, to add tables to relationships and queries with fewer clicks.

• Access templates should no longer cause attachment columns to fail within a database. After instantiating a template, you should now be able to add an attachment field to your database.

• Using an ADODO.Recorder object in VB code may incorrectly report an error.
• Microsoft Access to fail to identify an Identity Column in a linked SQL Server table, which can cause rows to be reported as deleted incorrectly.

• Manage Linked Tables: Our new search box makes finding linked tables a breeze.

• Switch seamlessly: The new account manager shows all of your Office 365 work and personal accounts in one place. Switching between them has never been easier.

• Keep tabs on your database objects: Clearly see the active tab, easily drag tabs to rearrange them and close database objects with just one click.
• Zoom with more room: Make the Zoom bigger, change the font and Zoom remembers it all.

• Change the Office Theme: Change the look of Microsoft Access as often as you like. Four themes to choose from: Colorful, Dark Gray, Black or White.

• Manage Linked Tables: The updated Linked Table Manager is the location for managing all data sources and linked tables.

• Create a chart on a form or report: Choose from 11 charts and add one to your forms and reports to better visualize the data and make informed decisions.

• Opening an Access runtime application (.accde file) results in a "This database is in an unrecognized format" error message and the application won't open.

• Attempting to select text in a text box or combo box appears to select all the text, rather than the indication selection.

• A query would not execute if the query has a join with a primary key from a Microsoft Dynamics linked table.
• Decimal places are not shown for currency values in a Microsoft Dynamics table.

• Dynamics Connector: Import data from or link to data stored in Microsoft Dynamics.
• Salesforce Connector: Import data from or link to data stored in Salesforce.

• Label Name Property: Enhance accessibility by associating a label with a control on a form.
• Editing a new item is more accessible: Use a quick keyboard shortcut ([Ctrl] + [E]) to edit a new item from a Combo Box or List Box.

• What's New Dialog: A dialog box that highlights new Access features appears when Access is opened after Access is updated with new features. The dialog box is also available by going to File > Account > What's New.

• Large Number (bigint) support: Use the Large Number data type in Access tables to calculate large numbers and to link to or import from external databases that use an equivalent data type, such as bigint in SQL Server.

• An option to configure Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine to block access to remote databases. This has been added to make applications more secure and allow users to disable remote references in query execution. For more information, visit Microsoft's page Configure Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine to block access to remote databases.

  Note: Installing this update does not make changes to the Jet Red Database Engine or the Access Connectivity Engine (ACE).

• Access failed to terminate properly when shutting down, potentially leaving databases locked.

• Users experienced an issue when using DAO from non-Office applications would cause the application to close unexpectedly.
• Running a SQL Server pass through query could result in an error message indicating that there was an "invalid cursor state".
• Issue fixed where users were receiving an error dialog "Invalid cursor state".

• An option to configure Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine to block access to remote databases. This has been added to make applications more secure and allow users to disable remote references in query execution. For more information, visit Microsoft's page Configure Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine to block access to remote databases.

  Note: Installing this update does not make changes to the Jet Red Database Engine or the Access Connectivity Engine (ACE).

• Be more productive working in Query Designer, SQL view, and the Relationships window: Right-click a table to open, design, size, and hide it. Search and replace text in SQL View. Select multiple tables in the Relationships window.
• Add Tables Task Pane: Use the Add Tables task pane, which stays open while you work, to add tables to relationships and queries with fewer clicks.

• Access would close unexpectedly when user uses the Zoom window.
• Users running certain queries that produced the error message "Query is too complex".
• Access crashes when opening the Zoom box with Shift+F2, losing any unsaved changes that have been made.
• Users were having an issue inserting linked SQL tables that include an identity (e.g. autonumber) field.
• The Query execution was taking approximately twice as long to complete than expected.
• Users were experiencing their app crashing when calling the Date/Time Extended data type into their code.
• Unable to revert back to the user's most updated Access version and use DAO/VBA to manage and edit a decimal data type.
• Users experienced an error issue when using ODBC DSN Builder.
• Users can now use the ODBC driver outside of Office's Click-to-Run applications.

• Users received a "Query is too complex" error or a system resource exceeded error on their 64-bit version of Access. The issue has been resolved if the Access database meets the guidelines and requirements.
• Access would crash if the user used the filter feature after the query designer.

• Find linked tables fast: Our new search box makes finding linked tables a breeze.

• Aggregate like Sum may truncate the result to an integer value.
• A Union query that includes references to remote tables (e.g. SQL Server tables) may cause Access to close or restart.
• Microsoft Access shows the error "Query is Corrupt" when an Update Query is run, or an UPDATE statement is used in SQL.

• Refresh, relink or remove linked tables: The updated Link Table Manager is the location for managing all data sources and linked tables.
• Paint it black, paint it gray: Change the look of Access as often as you like. Four themes to choose from: Colorful, Dark Gray, Black or White.
• Office has a new look: Office apps now have modern icons that are simpler and more accessible, and the ribbon has updated visuals that highlight the rich collaboration features available in Office apps.

• Create a chart on a form or report: Choose from 11 charts and add one to your forms and reports to better visualize the data and make informed decisions.

• Opening an Access runtime application (.accde file) resulted in a "The database is in an unrecognized format" error message and the application would not open.
• Selecting text in a text box or combo box appears to select all the text, rather than the indication selection.

• Using a multiple items form, adjusting the position of the mouse wheel or the scrollbar thumb doesn't change the items that are displayed in the form.

• Label Name Property: Enhance accessibility by associating a label with a control on a form.
• Editing a new item is more accessible: Use a quick keyboard shortcut ([Ctrl] + [E]) to edit a new item from a Combo Box or List Box.
• Dynamics Connector: Import data from or link to data stored in Microsoft Dynamics.
• Salesforce Connector: Import data from or link to data stored in Salesforce.

• What's New Dialog: A dialog box that highlights new Access features appears when Access is opened after Access is updated with new features. The dialog box is also available by going to File > Account > What's New.
• Large Number (bigint) support: Use the Large Number data type in Access tables to calculate large numbers and to link to or import from external databases that use an equivalent data type, such as bigint in SQL Server.

• Flyout menus cannot be dismissed.

• dBASE Support: Support for importing or linking to data stored in dBASE databases (.dbf).

• Certain actions can't be performed when the Help pane is open.
• Executing a query with a sort when using the Access Database Engine, such as in the Access app or with an add-in that uses the Access Database Engine as a data provider, causes the app to crash.
• The Field Size drop-down for Number data types doesn't display any values, which prevents the user from specifying the type of Number field when creating or modifying a table.

• When attempting to use the DAO API from non-Office applications would stop responding with "The operating system is not presently configured to run this application."
• Tables were being dropped into the query design or system relationship window to appear in a different location then where they were dropped.
• Access failed to terminate properly when shutting down, potentially leaving databases locked.
• An external application requests an accessibility interface that would prevent the application closing unexpectedly until reference has been released.
• Running a SQL Server pass through query could result in an error message saying there was an "invalid cursor state".
• Applications using the Access Database Engine ODBC API would close unexpectedly.
• Applications using the Access Database Engine OLEDB API with a database containing links to SharePoint lists would close unexpectedly.
• Launch events for Outlook addins are now enabled.
• Special Characters were included in error messages, this is now fixed.
• Documents that were exported to PDF or XPS formats from Office would fail due to recent updates.

• An option to configure Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine to block access to remote databases. This has been added to make applications more secure and allow users to disable remote references in query execution. For more information, visit Microsoft's page Configure Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine to block access to remote databases.

  Note: Installing this update does not make changes to the Jet Red Database Engine or the Access Connectivity Engine (ACE).

• Running a SQL Server pass through query could result in an error message saying there was an "invalid cursor state".

• Application crashed when using DAO from non-Office applications.
• Users were receiving the error dialog "Invalid cursor state".

• Users experienced an error issue when using ODBC DSN Builder.

• More productivity when working in Query Designer, SQL view, and the Relationships window: Right-click a table to open, design, size and hide it. Search and replace text in SQL View. Select multiple tables in the Relationship window.
• Add Tables task pane: Use the Add Tables task pane, which stays open while you work, to add tables to relationships and queries.

• Issue with inserting linked SQL tables that include an identity (e.g. autonumber) field.
• Query execution was taking approximately twice as long to complete than expected.
• Users experienced a crash in their app when calling the Date/Time Extended data type into their code.
• Error when reverting back to the users most updated Access version, and use DAO/VBA to manage and edit a decimal data type.
• Users received an issue where running certain queries produced the error message "Query is too complex".
• Users can now use the ODBC driver outside of Office's Click-to-Run applications.

If you have both Office 365 and an earlier version of Office installed with MSI and you have a program that uses the OLEDB interfaces or the ADO.Net interfaces, you may encounter an error indicating that the database remains locked even after closing the connection.

For more information, visit Office Error: ACCDB remains locked after OLEDB connections is closed.

• Manage Linked Tables: A central location for viewing and managing all data sources and linked tables in an Access database.

• A Union Query that includes references to remote tables (e.g. SQL Server tables) may cause Access to close and restart.
• Aggregate like Sum may truncate the result to an integer value.

• Zoom with more room: Make the Zoom box bigger, change the font and Zoom remembers it all.
• Keep tabs on your database objects: Clearly see the active tab, easily drag tabs to rearrange them and close database objects with just one click.
• Switch seamlessly: The new account manager shows all of your Office 365 work and personal accounts in one place. Switching between them has never been easier.

• Refresh, relink or remove linked tables: The updated Link Table Manager is the location for managing all data sources and linked tables.
• Paint it black, paint it gray: Change the look of Access as often as you like. Four themes to choose from: Colorful, Dark Gray, Black or White.
• Office has a new look: Office apps now have modern icons that are simpler and more accessible, and the ribbon has updated visuals that highlight the rich collaboration features available in Office apps.

• Adds support for new Japanese eras to Microsoft Access.

• Create a chart on a form or report: Choose from 11 charts and add one to your forms and reports to better visualize the data and make informed decisions.

• When opening an Access runtime application (.accde file) results in a "This database is in an unrecognized format" error message and the application won't open.
• Attempting to select text in a text box or combo box appears to select all the text, rather than the indication selection.

• Using a multiple items form, adjusting the position of the mouse wheel or the scrollbar thumb doesn't change the items that are displayed in the form.

• Attempting to select text in a text box or combo box appears to select all the text, rather than the indication selection.

• A query would not execute if the query had joined with a primary key from a Microsoft Dynamics linked table.
• Decimal places were not shown for currency values in a Microsoft Dynamics table.

• Label Name Property: Enhance accessibility by associating a label with a control on a form.
• Editing a new item is more accessible: Use a quick keyboard shortcut ([Ctrl] + [E]) to edit a new item from a Combo Box or List Box.
• Dynamics Connector: Import Data from or link to data stored in Microsoft Dynamics.
• Salesforce Connector: Import Data from or link to data stored in Salesforce.

• What's New Dialog: A dialog box that highlights new Access features when Access is opened after updated new features. The dialog box is also available by going to File > Account > What's New.
• Large Number (bigint) Support: Use the Large Number data type in Access tables to calculate large numbers and to link to or import from external databases that use an equivalent data type, such as bigint in SQL Server.

• Flyout menus could not be dismissed.