Ron,

I would use whatever characters you would like in the input mask property and add a "R" in the format so they are not saved in the table. Makes searching a log easier IMHO.

>Can I please get some input on pros and cons of formating a phone number data field on a form. Save the entire entry in the data table "(555)555-5555", or just the numbers 5555555555 and add separators when populating the control. What about international notation 555.555.5555.
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>TIA