area code

[Mary]

How do I stop the area code from showing up in the phone numbers of my
contacts. When I type in a new contact, even if I don't put in the area
code, my area code shows up. I only want the area code to be there if I put
it in.

I use Microsoft Active sync to sync my contacts to my cell phone. The sync
transfers the area code with the phone number and I don't want it there.

I went to dialing properties and dialing rules but it won't let me delete my
home location. I guess you have to have it there. So does anyone know how
to delete the area code in my contacts phone number?? Mary

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Outlook uses your default dialing location. You cannot change that.
There is no need to.

 

[DX`]

There is no need too ?

Since when was it up to you how numbers appear in mobile phones. Area codes
are not required for Mobile Phone numbers, especially in Australia where we
use the same area code for all mobiles.

Can you be a bit more helpful and provide a solution to stop this behaviour?

Outlook uses your default dialing location. You cannot change that.
There is no need to.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

How do I stop the area code from showing up in the phone numbers of my
contacts. When I type in a new contact, even if I don't put in the area
code, my area code shows up. I only want the area code to be there if I
put
it in.

I use Microsoft Active sync to sync my contacts to my cell phone. The
sync
transfers the area code with the phone number and I don't want it there.

I went to dialing properties and dialing rules but it won't let me delete
my
home location. I guess you have to have it there. So does anyone know
how
to delete the area code in my contacts phone number?? Mary

 

[Diane Poremsky {MVP}]

Unfortunately the solution is to either not sync or not sync with outlook -
use a tool that lets you remove the area code. Outlook and ActiveSync were
designed in the early days of cell phones and support more than just the AU
implementation. Not every area is like AU and using an area code in cell
phones is recommended and required if you leave your home area.



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There is no need too ?

Since when was it up to you how numbers appear in mobile phones. Area
codes
are not required for Mobile Phone numbers, especially in Australia where
we
use the same area code for all mobiles.

Can you be a bit more helpful and provide a solution to stop this
behaviour?

Outlook uses your default dialing location. You cannot change that.
There is no need to.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

How do I stop the area code from showing up in the phone numbers of my
contacts. When I type in a new contact, even if I don't put in the
area
code, my area code shows up. I only want the area code to be there if
I
put
it in.

I use Microsoft Active sync to sync my contacts to my cell phone. The
sync
transfers the area code with the phone number and I don't want it
there.

I went to dialing properties and dialing rules but it won't let me
delete
my
home location. I guess you have to have it there. So does anyone know
how
to delete the area code in my contacts phone number?? Mary

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Get real. Why in the world would you blame me for Outlook's behavior? State
your case and defend it. Explain why Outlook should provide a different
phone number format for every user instead of a standard format for
everyone, when the latter is clearly the only way Outlook can serve its
purpose as a data base. It is up to you and your configuration of dialing
rules to meet your local conditions for dialing. How could it be any other
way?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

There is no need too ?

Since when was it up to you how numbers appear in mobile phones. Area
codes
are not required for Mobile Phone numbers, especially in Australia where
we
use the same area code for all mobiles.

Can you be a bit more helpful and provide a solution to stop this
behaviour?

Outlook uses your default dialing location. You cannot change that.
There is no need to.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

How do I stop the area code from showing up in the phone numbers of my
contacts. When I type in a new contact, even if I don't put in the
area
code, my area code shows up. I only want the area code to be there if
I
put
it in.

I use Microsoft Active sync to sync my contacts to my cell phone. The
sync
transfers the area code with the phone number and I don't want it
there.

I went to dialing properties and dialing rules but it won't let me
delete
my
home location. I guess you have to have it there. So does anyone know
how
to delete the area code in my contacts phone number?? Mary

 

[DX`]

Ok, you have obviously taken me the wrong way.

At no time did i blame you for outlooks behaviour I wasnt happy with your
reply of "There is no need to". Making me believe that Outlooks behaviour is
the be-all and end-all of number format conventions and if i dont like it,
lump it. If i want numbers in my phone appearing a certain way i should be
able to make it work.

All i want is a solution (or even a workaround) to turn OFF the automatic
numbering format change. Basiclly operating like a free text field. Which is
what i understood from Mary's post is what she would also like.

 

[Diane Poremsky {MVP}]

You can't turn it off and while outlook supports 'free text fields' they
will not sync with phones. The fields were designed back in the old days
when computers were hooked to phone lines and people wanted to dial from the
computer - the dialer knows to skip the area code when it dials.




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