ACC1x: MS Access Short and Medium Time Formats Have Leading Zero

 Last reviewed: May 28, 1997
Article ID: Q92826
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Access versions 1.0, 1.1

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Short Time and Medium Time Date/Time formats, a leading zero appears in your data.

RESOLUTION

To eliminate the leading zero, use a custom format, such as "h:mm am/pm".

STATUS

This behavior no longer occurs in Microsoft Access version 2.0.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. Create a Date/Time field.

  2. Format it as Medium Time.

  3. Type "4:57pm" (without the quotation marks).

  4. Press TAB to leave the field.

The value you entered will be displayed as "04:57 PM."

Keywords : GnlFrmt kbusage
Version : 1.0 1.1
Platform : WINDOWS
Hardware : X86
Issue type : kbprb
Resolution Type : kbworkaround

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Last reviewed: May 28, 1997
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