OL2000: Contacts Phone Number Appears Improperly Formatted

ID: Q196680

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Outlook 2000

SYMPTOMS

When you create seven-digit phone number entries in a Microsoft Outlook Contact forms, you notice that the area code is not automatically added on some entries.

CAUSE

You have inadvertently entered a seven-digit phone number that begins with the number 1.

RESOLUTION

Check the seven-digit phone number and re-enter it without the 1.

MORE INFORMATION

By agreement among telephony providers, the number 1 is reserved to signify long distance or other special access. This convention is observed internationally.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbdta GnlCont GnlDe
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb