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    RamiMohaisen is offline Novice
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    Formatting a number field for datasheet view


    OK, here goes.

    Super Access rookie question #1:

    How do I make a number display as "001" and not "1" in datasheet view? The field type is number not text.

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    John_G is offline VIP
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    Hi -

    Set the format property of the text box on the form to "000" (without the quotes).

    John

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    RamiMohaisen is offline Novice
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    Quote Originally Posted by John_G View Post
    Hi -

    Set the format property of the text box on the form to "000" (without the quotes).

    John
    But I am not using a form. I only enter and view data in "datasheet" view. I do not have a form created. Is there any other way?

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    John_G is offline VIP
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    There is a format property for the table fields in table design view as well, any the setting is the same - "000", without the quotes.

    I must point out that entering data directly into your tables like that is not a very efficient use of MS Access, since you have very limited ability for data validation. Is there any particular reason why you are not using a form?

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