Microsoft KB Archive/196680

= OL2000: Contacts Phone Number Appears Improperly Formatted =

Article ID: 196680

Article Last Modified on 9/29/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Outlook 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q196680





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.

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