Microsoft KB Archive/46493

Works: Entering Numbers as Text in Database

PSS ID Number: Q46493 Article last modified on 10-22-1998

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Page 162 of the “Using Microsoft Works” manual incorrectly states the procedure used to enter a number as a text field in the Database. Typing =&quot; will return the the error message “Invalid Numeric Entry.”

Formatting the field as “General” will permit the entry of numbers as text.

It is not necessary to type =&quot; in the entry bar to enter a number as text. To enter a number as text, choose Set Field Attributes from the Format menu and select Text.

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