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Fix Text Cut Off in Access 2021 Query Design View
Question details
The text within the Microsoft Access 2021 Query Design grid is clipped and does not fit the row height, even after adjusting font size settings.
- Product
- Microsoft Access 2021
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Designing queries in Microsoft Access.
- Observed behavior
- Text is cut off at the bottom of the rows in the Query Design grid, and changing the font size in Access options does not resolve the display issue.
Ensure your database is saved and check your current Microsoft Office version number to see if it matches builds known to have this display bug.
Install the Latest Microsoft Office Updates
Since this is a known rendering bug in certain Access 365 and 2021 builds, updating to the latest version usually patches the display issue.
Microsoft frequently releases patches for user interface anomalies. Display bugs, such as clipped text in the Query Design grid, are typically resolved by updating your Office installation rather than adjusting local settings.
Open Microsoft Access and click on 'File' in the top-left corner, then select 'Account' from the left-hand menu.
Under the Product Information section, click the 'Update Options' button next to Office Updates.
Select 'Update Now' from the drop-down menu. Wait for Microsoft to download and install the latest patches, then restart Access.
Adjust Windows Display Scaling Settings
If updates do not resolve the issue, adjusting high DPI scaling in Windows can act as a temporary workaround for grid display bugs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does changing the font size not fix the text clipping in Access?
The text clipping in the Query Design view is a known software rendering bug in specific versions of Access, rather than a user configuration error. Adjusting the font size does not trigger the grid's row height to recalculate properly in those bugged versions.
How can I check my current version of Microsoft Access?
You can check your version by opening Microsoft Access, navigating to 'File', selecting 'Account', and looking under the 'About Access' section for your specific version and build number.
Can high resolution monitors cause Query Design grid issues in Access?
Yes, using display scaling higher than 100% on high-resolution monitors can sometimes cause legacy interface elements in Access, like the Query Design grid, to render text improperly or clip it.
