>I can't pass an SQL statement due to a syntax error when I use SQLEXEC(). I've connected (using VFP 6)
>to an Access 97 database with a table called 'Budget Contract'. I would love to rename the table, but it won't
>be possible. Here's the problem...
>

X =SQLEXEC(nh,'SELECT * FROM [BUDGET CONTRACT]')

&& works fine as long as the double-quotes are
> && within the single quotes, but not vice versa
>

X = SQLEXEC(nh,'INSERT INTO [BUDGET CONTRACT](EMP_NO) VALUES('9999')') && won't work
> && because it won't accept any quote or space
> && between the table name and EMP_NO field.
>
>Both VFP commands work well when I rename the table with an underscore in its name. Any help would be
>appreciated. I thank you in advance.

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