Check if access table exists

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You can use the hidden system table MSysObjects to check if a table exists:

If Not IsNull(DlookUp("Name","MSysObjects","Name="TableName"")) Then
    'Table Exists

However, I agree that it is a very bad idea to create a new table every day.

EDIT: I should add that tables have a type 1, 4 or 6 and it is possible for other objects of a different type to have the same name as a table, so it would be better to say:

If Not IsNull(DlookUp("Name","MSysObjects","Name="TableName" And Type In (1,4,6)")) Then
    'Table Exists

However, it is not possible to create a table with the same name as a query, so if you need a look up to test for a name, it may be best to add 5, that is query, to the Type list.

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