Microsoft KB Archive/278185

= OL2002: Outlook Automatically Adds U.S. Code When You Enter Fixed-Format Phone Number =

Article ID: 278185

Article Last Modified on 5/8/2001

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Outlook 2002 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q278185



SYMPTOMS
When you enter a fixed-format phone number, Outlook may automatically add the United States country code (+1) even if the number is in another country.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs if the Automatically add country code to local phone numbers check box is selected in the Dialing Options dialog box.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, clear the Automatically add country code to local phone numbers check box:
 * 1) In the Contacts folder, click the entry that contains the error.
 * 2) On the Actions menu, point to Call Contact, and then click New Call.
 * 3) In the New Call dialog box, click Dialing Options, clear the Automatically add country code to local phone numbers check box, click OK, and then click Close.
 * 4) Type the phone number again.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

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