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February 21st 06, 07:25 PM
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How can I standardize th format of all phone numbers in Contacts?
Many phone numbers in my Contacts have different formats - (###) ###-####,
###.###.####, etc. How can I force all phone numbers to use a single format? Can I set that format myself? 
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February 21st 06, 07:40 PM
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How can I standardize th format of all phone numbers in Contacts?
If your Dialing Properties are set correctly for your location, Outlook will
format phone numbers properly. "SJKopischke" wrote: Many phone numbers in my Contacts have different formats - (###) ###-####, ###.###.####, etc. How can I force all phone numbers to use a single format? Can I set that format myself?
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February 21st 06, 08:39 PM
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How can I standardize th format of all phone numbers in Contac
I'm not sure we are talking about the same thing. I don't use a modem and
setting the dialing properties should not impact the way phone numbers are displayed in Outlook's Contacts. Am I missing something? "homeLAN" wrote: If your Dialing Properties are set correctly for your location, Outlook will format phone numbers properly. "SJKopischke" wrote: Many phone numbers in my Contacts have different formats - (###) ###-####, ###.###.####, etc. How can I force all phone numbers to use a single format? Can I set that format myself?
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February 21st 06, 08:52 PM
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SJKopischke wrote:
I'm not sure we are talking about the same thing. I don't use a modem and setting the dialing properties should not impact the way phone numbers are displayed in Outlook's Contacts. Am I missing something? Indeed, the phone and modem properties of Windows does affect the phone number format in Outlook. -- Brian Tillman
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February 21st 06, 08:58 PM
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How can I standardize th format of all phone numbers in Contac
But setting your dialing location is what tells Outlook how to format the
phone number. -- Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] "SJKopischke" wrote in message news  I'm not sure we are talking about the same thing. I don't use a modem and setting the dialing properties should not impact the way phone numbers are displayed in Outlook's Contacts. Am I missing something? "homeLAN" wrote: If your Dialing Properties are set correctly for your location, Outlook will format phone numbers properly. "SJKopischke" wrote: Many phone numbers in my Contacts have different formats - (###) ###-####, ###.###.####, etc. How can I force all phone numbers to use a single format? Can I set that format myself?
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February 21st 06, 09:29 PM
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How can I standardize th format of all phone numbers in Contac
Thanks to all for the input so far.
I think I am beginning to understand. First, I need to set my dialing location. I assume that is through Control PanelPhone & Modem Options. If so, I've done that. If not, could some kind soul point me in the right direction? Second, when will this impact the format of phone numbers in my Outlook Contacts? Third, I prefer the ###.###.#### phone number format to the (###) ###.#### phone number format. Is there a way I can convince Outlook to use my format?
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February 21st 06, 10:17 PM
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You cannot change how phone numbers are masked in Outlook.
Masking should begin as soon as your OS has its default dialing location set correctly. -- Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] "SJKopischke" wrote in message ... Thanks to all for the input so far. I think I am beginning to understand. First, I need to set my dialing location. I assume that is through Control PanelPhone & Modem Options. If so, I've done that. If not, could some kind soul point me in the right direction? Second, when will this impact the format of phone numbers in my Outlook Contacts? Third, I prefer the ###.###.#### phone number format to the (###) ###.#### phone number format. Is there a way I can convince Outlook to use my format?
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February 21st 06, 10:34 PM
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OK. At this point I will settle - barely - for all phone numbers to appear
with the same format. I have correctly set the default dialing location in the OS. I continue to have telephone numbers in Outlook Contacts appear in the following formats: ###.###.#### (###) ###-#### ###-###-#### *Something* should have changed by now. How can I convince Outlook to display phone numbers consistently? "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote: You cannot change how phone numbers are masked in Outlook. Masking should begin as soon as your OS has its default dialing location set correctly. -- Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] "SJKopischke" wrote in message ... Thanks to all for the input so far. I think I am beginning to understand. First, I need to set my dialing location. I assume that is through Control PanelPhone & Modem Options. If so, I've done that. If not, could some kind soul point me in the right direction? Second, when will this impact the format of phone numbers in my Outlook Contacts? Third, I prefer the ###.###.#### phone number format to the (###) ###.#### phone number format. Is there a way I can convince Outlook to use my format?
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February 21st 06, 11:02 PM
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How do new Contact Records appear? Existing ones won't be affected.
-- Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] "SJKopischke" wrote in message ... OK. At this point I will settle - barely - for all phone numbers to appear with the same format. I have correctly set the default dialing location in the OS. I continue to have telephone numbers in Outlook Contacts appear in the following formats: ###.###.#### (###) ###-#### ###-###-#### *Something* should have changed by now. How can I convince Outlook to display phone numbers consistently? "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote: You cannot change how phone numbers are masked in Outlook. Masking should begin as soon as your OS has its default dialing location set correctly. -- Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] "SJKopischke" wrote in message ... Thanks to all for the input so far. I think I am beginning to understand. First, I need to set my dialing location. I assume that is through Control PanelPhone & Modem Options. If so, I've done that. If not, could some kind soul point me in the right direction? Second, when will this impact the format of phone numbers in my Outlook Contacts? Third, I prefer the ###.###.#### phone number format to the (###) ###.#### phone number format. Is there a way I can convince Outlook to use my format?
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February 21st 06, 11:37 PM
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"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
How do new Contact Records appear? Just fine. "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote: Existing ones won't be affected. Oh.... Please pardon my lack of clarity from the beginning on this topic. I am seeking a way to address the existing records without having to manually edit every one. What are my options?
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