autochanging entry?

[randini]

I am using FM7 and and am new to it. I created a very simple database and am entering upc codes in a numbers field. After I enter the UPC code, the numbers automatically change and all the upc fields end with the string "e+09" If I click on the field, the numbers will display as I inputted them, but will change back as soon as I click away. Is this some sort of indexing thing? I just want to be able to recheck my numbers without having to click on each field.

Thanks

Randy

[Fitch]

Your big number is getting converted to scientific notation. Select the field in Layout mode, choose Number... from the Format menu, and set it to leave data formatted as entered.

[randini]

Fitch

Thanks very much for the quick reply. I knew it was something simple that I had overlooked.