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How do you format custom fields designed for custom contact forms?
I have just designed a custom Contact form. The problem I am having is that I added several custom phone number fields (like "Toll Free" and a second "Cell Phone") and I can't find a way to format them so that they display properly. For example the number will display as 1234567890 instead of (123) 456-7890. I have the same type of problem with a custom address field. I have tried changing everything I can think of in both "Properties" and "Advanced Properties"- no luck.
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How do you format custom fields designed for custom contact forms?
No user defined field will format as a phone number unless you add code to
do that. In addition you might have to determine what phone formats to support if any contact is located in another country. If you want that formatting style you will have to parse the text in the field and add the formatting characters yourself. -- Ken Slovak [MVP - Outlook] http://www.slovaktech.com Author: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 Reminder Manager, Extended Reminders, Attachment Options http://www.slovaktech.com/products.htm "Debalan" wrote in message ... I have just designed a custom Contact form. The problem I am having is that I added several custom phone number fields (like "Toll Free" and a second "Cell Phone") and I can't find a way to format them so that they display properly. For example the number will display as 1234567890 instead of (123) 456-7890. I have the same type of problem with a custom address field. I have tried changing everything I can think of in both "Properties" and "Advanced Properties"- no luck. |
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How do you format custom fields designed for custom contact forms?
Thank you Ken- but I am afraid I am not as advanced a user as you are. I don't know how to go about "adding code". Is there anywhere I can get detailed directions and examples written for the beginning designer?
PS: I only need to format telephone fields for US dialing and addresses. |
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How do you format custom fields designed for custom contact forms?
You can look over the information at Outlookcode, starting at
http://www.outlookcode.com/d/forms.htm You can also purchase a book on Outlook development, I highly recommend Sue Mosher's book, which is referenced on that Web page I cited. -- Ken Slovak [MVP - Outlook] http://www.slovaktech.com Author: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 Reminder Manager, Extended Reminders, Attachment Options http://www.slovaktech.com/products.htm "Debalan" wrote in message ... Thank you Ken- but I am afraid I am not as advanced a user as you are. I don't know how to go about "adding code". Is there anywhere I can get detailed directions and examples written for the beginning designer? PS: I only need to format telephone fields for US dialing and addresses. |
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How do you format custom fields designed for custom contact forms?
You might also want to look at this KB article:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=266267 -- Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP Author of Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for Administrators, Power Users, and Developers http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx "Debalan" wrote in message ... Thank you Ken- but I am afraid I am not as advanced a user as you are. I don't know how to go about "adding code". Is there anywhere I can get detailed directions and examples written for the beginning designer? PS: I only need to format telephone fields for US dialing and addresses. |
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