OL97: Fax to Contact Fails on PBX Systems Due to +1 Prefix (178239)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 97
This article was previously published under Q178239

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to send a fax to a Contact in Microsoft Outlook 97, the fax may fail.

CAUSE

The failure may occur because Outlook appends "+1" to the beginning of the phone and fax numbers. The +1 is the country code for the United States. Certain phone systems, such as PBX systems, may not be able to process the +1 prefix.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Outlook 97

MORE INFORMATION

Use the following steps to disable the addition of the country code in new telephone numbers:
  1. Start Outlook.
  2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  3. On the General tab, click Dialing Options.
  4. Click to clear the check box to "Automatically add country code to local phone numbers."
  5. Click OK, and then OK again to close all dialog boxes.
When you add a new phone or fax number to a Contact, Outlook will not add the +1 prefix.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/26/2000
Keywords:kbbug KB178239
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