OL97: Contacts Phone Number Appears Improperly Formatted (189905)
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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.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/26/2000 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb KB189905 |
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