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6. The Format tab for the combo box properties
The Format tab in the combo box properties dialog box enables you to format the field
values. Select one of the categories listed below:
 None – No additional options are available. The input in a combo box with this
property does not require any specific formatting.
 Number – Automatically imposes the selected formatting options on numeric
data entries.
A. Decimal places – Sets the number of digits that appear to the right of the
decimal point.
B. Separator style – Sets the placement of commas and periods.
C. Currency symbol – Sets the type of currency, such as Dollars, Euros, or Pounds.
D. Negative Number Style – Sets how negative numbers are displayed. You can
choose Show parentheses, Use red text, neither, or both.
 Percentage – Automatically imposes the selected formatting options on numeric
data expressed as a percentage.
A. Decimal places – Sets the number of digits that appear to the right of the
decimal point.
B. Separator style – Sets the placement of commas and periods.
 Date – The list provides different types of date formats and you can choose one
as desired. Once you select a date format, the format preview with the current
system date will be displayed. Also, you can choose Custom option and type your
format.
 Time – The list includes display variations where h stands for the hour on a 12-
hour clock, H stands for the hour on a 24-hour clock, MM stands for minutes, ss
stands for the seconds, and tt stands for AM or PM. Also, you can choose the
Custom option and type your format.
 Special – There are five options for you:
A. Zip Code – For a five-digit postal code.
B. Zip Code + 4 – For a nine-digit postal code.
C. Phone Number – For a ten-digit telephone number.
D. Social Security Number – For a nine-digit US Social Security Number.
E. Arbitrary Mask -- Changes the format category to Custom and makes another
text box available, in which you can type a custom format. Use this option to
specify which types of characters the user can enter in any given position, and
how the data displays in the field.
a. A -- Accepts only letters (A–Z, a–z).
b. X -- Accepts spaces and most printable characters, including all characters