Cannot Save an Account ID that Contains an At Sign (@) Symbol

ID: Q224605


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.5 for Macintosh


SYMPTOMS

When you save an Account ID in Internet Explorer that contains an @ (at sign) symbol, the @ symbol and any text after the @ symbol is displayed in the POP Server box.


CAUSE

This issue occurs because you cannot use an Account ID in Internet Explorer that contains the @ symbol.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to see if you can use an alternate character in your Account ID.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbnetwork msiemac
Version : MACINTOSH:4.5
Platform : MACINTOSH
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: April 19, 1999
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