OL2002: Outlook Automatically Adds U.S. Code When You Enter Fixed-Format Phone Number (278185)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2002
This article was previously published under Q278185

SYMPTOMS

When you enter a fixed-format phone number, Outlook may automatically add the United States country code (+1) even if the number is in another country.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs if the Automatically add country code to local phone numbers check box is selected in the Dialing Options dialog box.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, clear the Automatically add country code to local phone numbers check box:
  1. In the Contacts folder, click the entry that contains the error.
  2. On the Actions menu, point to Call Contact, and then click New Call.
  3. In the New Call dialog box, click Dialing Options, clear the Automatically add country code to local phone numbers check box, click OK, and then click Close.
  4. Type the phone number again.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/8/2001
Keywords:kbbug KB278185
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