Microsoft KB Archive/189905

= OL97: Contacts Phone Number Appears Improperly Formatted =

Article ID: 189905

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Outlook 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q189905



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



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



RESOLUTION
Check the seven-digit phone number and reenter 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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