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Format and Input Mask
Hello all,
I use a customized Format and Input Mask for all date fields on all my forms. Is there any DISADVANTAGE to adding these to the table design for each date field? Thanks in advance. James |
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Format and Input Mask
James & Darla Martin wrote:
I use a customized Format and Input Mask for all date fields on all my forms. Is there any DISADVANTAGE to adding these to the table design for each date field? There are advantages to using a format for date fields, particularly if you choose a format that makes it clear what the date is i.e. 5/Jan/2004 rather than 5/1/04 (which could mean May 1 or Jan 5). Input masks for a date field can be a frustration for users. I never set an input mask for dates. You can easily enter a date in the current year with 3 or 4 keystrokes (27/4 will enter today's date on my machine, as Access will assume the current year). An input mask will get in the way of doing that. -- Joan Wild Microsoft Access MVP |
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