File (Microsoft) 1.02 - changing the field type after entering data - File won't let you change field types after you have started entering data. The way around this is to copy the entire data file to the Clipboard, then Quit. File will ask you if you want to save the data in the Clipboard as formatted or unformatted. Choose unformatted. Now you will be able to open File, change the problem fields, and Paste the data from the Clipboard into the corrected form. You will lose any graphics you have in the database and any information in hidden areas of the form. This technique isn't risk-free so try this out on a backup copy of your database.