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

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.


  4. Press TAB to leave the field.


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

Keywords : kbusage GnlFrmt
Version : 1.0 1.1
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: March 12, 1999
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