Decimal Character Appears as a Comma

 Last reviewed: May 31, 1996
Article ID: Q151913
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you are using the Calculator tool in Windows 95, the decimal may appear as a comma.

CAUSE

The decimal symbol was changed to a comma in the Regional Settings tool.

RESOLUTION

To change the decimal symbol back to a period, follow these steps:

  1. In Control Panel, double-click Regional Settings.

  2. Click the Number tab.

  3. Change the Decimal Symbol setting to a period (.).

  4. Click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

Changing the Decimal Symbol setting can also cause problems in other programs that use numerical functions. For example, when you start Microsoft Excel for Windows 95, you receive the following error message: 

   The list and decimal separators specified by the system are identical.
   Substituting ";" for the list separator.
Microsoft Excel then starts normally, but some functions using a decimal may not function correctly.

KBCategory: kbenv kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: win95
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: May 31, 1996
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