Money: Amount Field Displays Pound Signs "###########" (78403)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Money 2004 Deluxe
  • Microsoft Money 2003 Deluxe
  • Microsoft Money Deluxe 2002
  • Microsoft Money 2001
  • Microsoft Money 2000
  • Microsoft Money 99
  • Microsoft Money 98
  • Microsoft Money 97
  • Microsoft Money 2000 Business and Personal
  • Microsoft Money 98 Deluxe Edition
  • Microsoft Money 98 Financial Suite
This article was previously published under Q78403

SYMPTOMS

When you view an account register or a report in Microsoft Money, some numbers in the Payment, Deposit, or Balance fields may be displayed as pound signs (###########).

CAUSE

This behavior may occur if the number in the field is too large to be displayed correctly.

Numbers higher than 999,999.99 may be displayed as pound signs if Microsoft Windows is configured to use a display resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, or if Windows is configured to use large fonts for screen text.

RESOLUTION

Note Because there are several versions of Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

Pound Signs in a Report

If pound signs are displayed in a report, use the appropriate method for your version of Money.

Money 99 or Later

  1. Click Customize.
  2. On the Fonts tab, click Automatic in the Report Column Widths list.
  3. Click OK.

Money 98 or Earlier

  1. Click Customize.
  2. Click Widths.
  3. Click Automatic Width, and then click OK.
  4. Click View.
  5. If the pound signs are still displayed, click Customize, and then click Fonts.
  6. Select a smaller font size until the pound signs are gone.

    Note You may type a smaller value than 8 in the Size box.
  7. As an alternative to step five, you may change from a fixed width font (such as Courier or Line Printer) to a proportional font type such as Times New Roman, or Arial.

    This allows Money to adjust the spacing between characters.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:1/5/2005
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB78403
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