I know how to set one up by using input mask wizzard and the format looks
like this
!\(999\)000\-0000

but how about if I want to default the area code to (206), for example , to
save some typing so when you tab into the field it will look like this
(206)___-____ and you can just type in phone number without the area code.
at the same time, allow user to write over the area code if the area code is
not 206. Does anyone knows how to do this?
thanks so much in advance.

steve

Hi,
    This probably isn't the best way, but you could have an area code field and
default it to 206. Then, remove the area code part from the input mask. Make the
area code text box invisible. Place an unbound text box next the phone and make
its control source equal to
"(" & Me!AreaCode & ")".

There is probably a better solution, but that works for me.

HTH,

Louis Girard