Question : The expression you entered contains invalid syntax.

When I right click on a long integer field of a local table, and enter Filter For: 2*, I get the message:
"The expression you entered contains invalid syntax. You may have entered a comma without a preceding value or identifier." and the mdb file locks up (I have to use the task manager to quit).

Answer : The expression you entered contains invalid syntax.

yes ... on the unlock.

basically, you need to surround in double quotes.

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