Question : Format an Access report field for Social Security Number

I am using Access 2007. I have an input form that collect SS#'s with an input mask and saves it in a text field. The contents of the text field is 123456789 for example.

The report field format property but does not have any syntax examples.
I would guess it would be something like 999-99-9999 but that doesn't work.

What is the syntax to enter in the format property of the text box on a report to take 123456789 from the table and display it as 123-45-6789?

Thanks in advance for your help.
Bob

Answer : Format an Access report field for Social Security Number

See attached example.  The table has a text field with 9 digits in it.  The report displays the text field and applies the input mask.

Alternatively, you can apply the input mask directly to the table as well.

Database2.accdb (512 KB)  (File Type Details) 

Example DB