See FILETOSTR(). Further, if you haven't already done so, you probably want to make sure 'name' is a memo, unless you're certain the contents of these external files will not exceed 254 chars.

insert into mytable(name) values (FILETOSTR(seeParametersInHelp))

>Hi all,
>
>What is the syntax to insert fields from a Text file into the table in SQL ?
>
>insert into mytable(name) values ('????') from mytextfile ???
>
>mytextfile.txt
>JoeDoe
>MarkPerfect
>HulkBig
>...
>
>Please assist and Thanks in advance.