Importing Text files, Excel vs. Access

[Maquis]

I really miss that keyword search feature. I hope Tek-Tips has it up and running soon.

Anyways, I hope this is a simple question for someone out there. When I import a text file into Excel using the Wizard, Excel will display all my .txt files and all my .prn files in the open file dialog. However when I import a text file into Access, the .prn files are not displayed and are not recognized as text files by Access.

I understand that .prn isn't a normal text file extension, but what I really want to know is where these settings are stored on my PC? What causes Excel to recognize the .prn extension, but not Access?

Thanks for your help Maq
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