> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://nolongerset.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Week in Review: September 13, 2025 - URL: https://nolongerset.com/week-in-review-2025-09-13/ - Published: 2025-09-14T02:40:11.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-08T12:46:56.000Z - Description: Highlights include new RegExp classes built into Office 2508, version control for sole developers, improved tool tips, and how to freeze columns in Access datasheets. - Author: Mike Wolfe - Tags: Week in Review, #Import 2026-05-20 02:59 ## Just Published This section includes videos, articles, and (occasionally) open-source project updates from the past 7 days. #### Articles \* *Article descriptions generated by Claude-Sonnet-4.* - **[Microsoft 365 Developer Blog](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/microsoft365dev/)** - [Prepare your VBA projects for VBScript deprecation in Windows](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/microsoft365dev/how-to-prepare-vba-projects-for-vbscript-deprecation/), *by Wenjun Gong*: *Guidance on preparing VBA projects for the phased deprecation of VBScript in Windows, including how to use the new RegExp classes included in Office 2508 and later.* - **Marcus Dieterle** ([LinkedIn Articles](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-dieterle-557572222/recent-activity/articles/)) - [🚀 DEV Functions Series -- Part 2: Developers App Helper](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dev-functions-series-part-2-developers-app-helper-marcus-dieterle-lyi0e/): *A collection of useful VBA functions for controlling Access interface elements, window behavior, and visual effects to create more professional and user-friendly database applications.* - **Jonathan Halder** ([Access JumpStart 2.0](https://www.accessjumpstart.com/blog/)) - [Productivity Check-In: What's Worth My Time (and What Isn't)?](https://www.accessjumpstart.com/productivity-check-in-whats-worth-my-time-and-what-isnt/): *A reflection on identifying and eliminating time-wasting activities, particularly around time tracking and email management, to improve overall productivity.* - [A Reusable Recipe for Importing and Exporting Text Files in Access](https://www.accessjumpstart.com/a-reusable-recipe-for-importing-and-exporting-text-files-in-access/): *An object-oriented approach to building a flexible file conversion tool using classes and interfaces to handle different customer file formats with minimal code changes.* - [Navigating Multi-Page Subreports in Access--Without Losing Your Place](https://www.accessjumpstart.com/navigating-multi-page-subreports-in-access-without-losing-your-place/): *A detailed solution for maintaining user position when navigating multi-page subreports in Access forms, using specific VBA techniques to prevent the report from resetting to the top.* - **Daniel Pineault** (*[DEVelopers HUT](https://www.devhut.net/)*) - [Unable to Get SQL View To Work With The Monaco Editor?](https://www.devhut.net/unable-to-get-sql-view-to-work-with-the-monaco-editor/): *Describes how to fix the SQL View disappearing issue in Access by disabling the Monaco SQL Editor and reverting to the plain text editor.* - **Colin Riddington** (*[Isladogs on Access](https://isladogs.co.uk/home/index.html)*) - [ACCDB to MDB Conversion Issues](https://isladogs.co.uk/accdb-mdb-convert-issues/index.html): *Explains the two methods for converting ACCDB files to older MDB format and common issues that prevent successful conversion, including newer field types, data types, controls, and sort order problems.* - [Is My Database Compiled?](https://isladogs.co.uk/check-compiled/index.html): *Explains two meanings of "compiled" in Access databases and provides VBA code to check both VBA project compilation status and whether a database has been converted to ACCDE/MDE format.* - [Windowed & Non-Windowed Controls in Access](https://isladogs.co.uk/windowed-controls/index.html): *Explores the differences between windowed and non-windowed controls in Access, their Z-order behavior, and includes an unexpected discovery about modern chart overlaying behavior.* - **Mike Wolfe** (*[NoLongerSet](https://nolongerset.com/)*) - [Throwback Thursday: September 11, 2025](https://nolongerset.com/throwback-thursday-2025-09-11/): *A weekly roundup featuring compatibility considerations between Access and SQL Server, including articles on date fields, Yes/No fields, floating point arithmetic, and epoch differences.* #### Videos‌ - **Access User Group Recordings** ([YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@AccessUserGroups)) - [Version Control for the Sole Developer - Why it Matters](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGhwv1y1sTk) (01:07:40): *with Adam Waller* - [Updated Control Tip Text](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLIguUi1q1w) (01:14:13): *with Greg Regan* - **Richard Rost** ([YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@599CD)) - [Quick Queries #57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m%5FUkFT1eAhY) (30:57): *Can Access Really Handle a Million Records Without Crashing?* - **Microsoft Access Fitness Database**: - [Part 33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjnPvPBLL3M) (14:40): *Calculating Required Weight Plates Algorithm* - [Part 34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvwJi4oTx14) (13:09): *Implementing Symmetric Plate Calculation Algorithm* - [Part 35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY3eBLMUmKQ) (24:14): *Add Daily Totals to Form Footer, Fix Combo Box Defaults* - [RecordsAffected](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFg77E0p1YI) (22:16): *How to Use RecordsAffected to Count Deleted Records in Microsoft Access* - **Edcelle John Gulfan** ([YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@EdcelleJohnGulfan)) - [FREEZE FIELD in Microsoft Access](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY7Mnsk7QOQ) (01:33): *How to Freeze fields in Microsoft Access Datasheet* --- ## New to Me This section includes content I discovered this week that has been around for a while. - *Nothing new this week.* --- ## Upcoming Access User Group Events NOTE: Only English-language user group meetings with scheduled guest speakers or topics are listed. For a complete list of upcoming events, visit the [Access User Group event calendar](https://accessusergroups.org/calendar/). Not all links below include the start time and time zone. For that information, check out this handy reference guide from Access MVP Maria Barnes over at AccessForever.org: [Access User Groups 2025](https://www.accessforever.org/post/access-user-groups-2025). - \[[September 30, 2025](https://accessusergroups.org/lunch/event/access-lunchtime-5-2025-09-30/)\] **Crystal Long & Adrian Bell**: Using Custom and Built-in Functions in Expressions - \[[October 01, 2025](https://accessusergroups.org/europe/event/access-europe-2025-10-01/)\] **Marcus Dieterle**: High impact – Custom dialogs and mini-notifications - \[[October 28, 2025\]](https://accessusergroups.org/lunch/event/access-lunchtime-5-2025-10-28/) **Colin Riddington**: A Masterclass in Access Security - \[[November 5, 2025](https://accessusergroups.org/europe/event/access-europe-2025-11-05/)\] **Ynte Jan Kundersma**: Using Power Automate with Office Apps - \[[December 03, 2025](https://accessusergroups.org/europe/event/access-europe-2025-12-03/)\] **Adolph Dupré**: Using Twilio for Texting from Access - \[[February 04, 2026](https://accessusergroups.org/europe/event/access-europe-2026-02-04/)\] **Aleksander Wojtasz**: Creating an Advanced Data Grid Integrated with Access - \[[March 04, 2026](https://accessusergroups.org/europe/event/access-europe-2026-03-04/)\] **Chris Arnold**: Using Disconnected (In-Memory) ADO Recordsets in Access --- ## Access Roadmap *There were *no changes made* to the roadmap between the Week in Review last week (2025-09-06) and this week (2025-09-13).* *The roadmap was last updated the week of *August 9, 2025.** --- Listed below is a snapshot of the [official Access Roadmap](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=%5B%22Access%22%5D). "In Development", "Rolling Out", and "Launched" are Microsoft terms that I pulled straight from the public roadmap. #### In Development - `SEP 2025`: **Add zoom slider magnification to Microsoft Access:** Access will add magnification slider (10% to 500%) in lower right of the application, similar to the feature in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. It will also be keyboard accessible and available on the ribbon. - `SEP 2025`: **Modernize Access Forms and Reports to work well on Large Format Monitors:** Remove the 22-inch size limit and modernize Access forms and reports work well on large format monitors and provide responsive behavior for different form factors. #### Rolling Out None listed. #### Launched *NOTE: Dates listed are rollout start dates.* - `SEP 2024`: **Integrate Monaco framework to improve SQL editor capabilities:** The Monaco Editor is the fully featured code editor from VS Code with standard IDE functionality such as syntax highlighting, IntelliSense, and autocomplete. --- ## Upcoming End-of-Life Dates Here are the key end-of-life dates Access developers should track: ### 2024 - ~~`[JUL 01]`~~ [Teams Classic Client](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/microsoft-teams) - ~~`[JUL 09]`~~ [SQL Server 2014](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sql-server-2014) - ~~`[OCT 01]`~~ [Auto-migration of Classic Outlook begins for personal accounts](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/switch-to-new-outlook-for-windows-f5fb9e26-af7c-4976-9274-61c6428344e7) - ~~`[OCT 08]`~~ [Windows 11 version 22H2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Windows%5F11%5Fversions) ### 2025 - ~~`[JAN 01]`~~ [Auto-migration of Classic Outlook begins for Small/Medium Business users](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/switch-to-new-outlook-for-windows-f5fb9e26-af7c-4976-9274-61c6428344e7) - `[OCT 14]` [Access 2016](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/access-2016) | [Access 2019](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/access-2019) | [Office 2016](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/microsoft-office-2016) | [Office 2019](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/microsoft-office-2019) - `[OCT 14]` [Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/end-of-support) - `[OCT 28]` [Salesforce ODBC Driver](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/accessblog/access-announces-removal-of-salesforce-odbc-driver-in-october-2025/4408815) - `[NOV 11]` [Windows 11 version 23H2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Windows%5F11%5Fversions) ### 2026 - `[APR 01]` [Auto-migration of Classic Outlook begins for Enterprise users](https://nolongerset.com/new-outlook-tale-of-two-cities/) - `[JUL 14]` [SQL Server 2016](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sql-server-2016) - `[OCT 13]` [Access 2021](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/access-2021) | [Office 2021](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/office-2021) - `[OCT 13]` [Windows 11 version 24H2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Windows%5F11%5Fversions) ### 2027 - `[JAN 12]` [Windows Server 2016](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2016) - `[OCT 12]` [SQL Server 2017](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sql-server-2017) ### 2029 - `[JAN 09]` [Windows Server 2019](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2019) - `[OCT 09]` [Access 2024](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/access-2024) | [Outlook 2024](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/outlook-2024) - `[OCT 09` *(or later)*`]` [**Classic Outlook**](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/outlook/new-outlook-for-windows-a-guide-to-product-availability/4078895) - *See "Edit 8/12/2024" at top of [this article](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/outlook/new-outlook-for-windows-a-guide-to-product-availability/4078895) for official clarification that "both perpetual and subscription \[i.e., MS 365\] versions of Outlook will be supported until 2029"* - *Support for Classic Outlook is guaranteed *at least through 9 Oct 2029*; it may be extended beyond this date* ### 2030 - `[JAN 08]` [SQL Server 2019](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sql-server-2019) ### 2031 - `[OCT 14]` [Windows Server 2022](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2022) ### 2033 - `[JAN 11]` [SQL Server 2022](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sql-server-2022) ### 2034 - `[OCT 10]` [Windows Server 2025](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2025) ### Ongoing - [Microsoft 365](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/microsoft-365) (with subscription) ### Date TBD - Complete removal of VBScript from Windows OS ([Microsoft Announces the Death of VBScript](https://nolongerset.com/vbscript-deprecation/))