>Is it possible to open a .dbf (Foxpro Ver 9.0) file in excel 2003, make the changes required and save it again as a dbf? The dbf is also part of a database.
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>I had this unique situation, i was at a place where there were severe restrictions on opening any internet site or carrying any CD or software with me.
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>The situation demanded that I open a table and make a change in the table, the only softwares present on the system were Excel, Word and the Foxpro program. (No Foxpro installed)
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>Was there any workaround where by i could access and change a particular table without having access to any other software other than those i have mentioned.

No, I am pretty sure that you can NOT open a table with Excel, edit the data, and save it back. And if I am wrong, and you are able to do so, you will most likely ruin the index files and the DBC integrity checking.