accdb vs mdb access database file

Question

what is the difference between these two extensions?

i need to write to an access database from a WORD file using an ADODB connection

when i create a new access database it gives me the option to make only an ACCDB file and for some reason i cannot make an MDB file

can someone please help me create an MDB file so that i am able to make an ADODB connection to it in order to write to the database/?

Answer 1

Look at this explanation.

Also, in Access, 'save as' will give you older versions to save as (including .mdb).