Autostart Template: Credit Card Number Displays Incorrectly (126294)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 3.0
  • Microsoft Works 3.0a
  • Microsoft Works 3.0b
This article was previously published under Q126294

SYMPTOMS

When you type a number with more than 11 digits into the Number field of the Credit Cards template, the number may appear in scientific notation, for example 1.23457E+11.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the Number field has been formatted as General.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, change the format of the Number field to Text, using the following steps:
  1. Open the Credit Cards Template and select the Number field.

    NOTE: The Credit Cards Template is located in the Autostart Personal template group, in the Personal Finances category.
  2. From the Format menu, choose Number.
  3. Select the Text format and choose OK.

MORE INFORMATION

This procedure of changing the number format will not affect numbers that have already been entered into the Number field. Therefore, the field format should be changed prior to entering any credit card number with more than 11 digits, or the number should be re-entered.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/25/2003
Keywords:KB126294
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