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    The "AT" sign "@" is showing up in Format and I didn't put it there


    I am finding several instances where "@" is showing up in the Format entry of some fields in forms and reports. What did I do to deserve this? How do I keep it from happening? Please help.

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    Possibly Access is proofing the text entries - Correct As You Type feature.

    The intrinsic AutoCorrect has listings for converting some text combinations to symbols. I have deleted them from my Access install and have to do this for every user. Or turn off AutoCorrect.

    File > Options > Proofing
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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    khughes46 is offline Competent Performer
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    No, "@" is not in the replace list.

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    Wait, you said 'format entry' - did you mean Format property? I misread post and was thinking of text values.

    Is Format property set for field in table?

    https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/lib...ffice.11).aspx
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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    Sorry it is the Format Property that is changing on its own, as far as I know. When I set up the table I did not specify a Format Property leaving it empty.

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    Then no idea why textboxes would adopt this Format setting. If you want to provide db for analysis, follow instructions at bottom of my post.
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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