Microsoft KB Archive/32650

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File: Decimals Option Does Not Affect General Format Numbers
Last reviewed: October 26, 1994

Article ID: Q32650

Summary:

In Microsoft File, typing a number in the Decimals box in the Format Field dialog box will not affect the display of a number if the display is set to General. The number of digits after the decimal point will default to two. To display a different number of digits after the decimal point, the display must be set to Dollar, Percent, Decimal, or Scientific.

More Information:

To have a number field display three digits after the decimal point, do the following:


 * 1) In the form, click the number field you want to reformat.

2. From the Form menu, choose Format Field. 3. Select any option under Display except General. 4. In the Decimals box, type &quot;3&quot;. 5. Click OK.

The number field will now show three digits after the decimal point. If General were chosen under Display, the field would display only two digits after the decimal point.