If there is no data in the table, Access will open the (sub)form to a new
blank record. But if the (sub)form has AllowAdditions=False - or the current
user does not have Insert Data permission on the table in question - the
(sub)form's Detail section will be blank.
HTH,
TC
> My database hase nested forms in the main form which
> display supporting information. Each has a table. When
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> there is away around it beside populating the table with
> worthles information to get it to display.