I'm checking how to solve empty spaces like phone number

1. 0044 01 440 07 ... also detected

2. ()  and

3. +

example: +44 (62) 8976 XXX

It is not real number but just example. How to rule such empty spaces that phone number can be called as

+4422

• Edited by toplisek Friday, May 08, 2015 12:31 PM

Hi,

I'm not clear about your intention. Do you want to stop Outlook from formatting phone numbers with () and spaces? If this is the case, number formatting can be easily prevented in Outlook by typing the number in the field on the contact form and not using the Check Phone Number feature.

In addition, if your phone doesnt handle the parentheses around the area code, switch to the International Freephone Service in Control Panel, Phone and Modem options. Using this location, Outlook will leave your number as typed: 2021234567 provided you do not check the phone number, or if you do, click Cancel to close the Check Phone Number dialog. For detailed information, please have a look at the following article:

http://www.slipstick.com/problems/phone-number-formatting-for-outlook-and-smartphones/

Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.

If I've misunderstood something, please feel free to let me know.

Regards,

Steve Fan
TechNet Community Support

Sorry not to be clear. I have actually spaces between numbers like 021 230 250 or 0850 210 8678

When I try to call it will not be detected as it is not 021230250 or 08502108678.

It posts an error message like: This type of phone number includes wrong characters or it is wrong written etc.

Can you send me exact steps how to set formatting in the correct way to detect such phone numbers?

• Edited by toplisek 20 hours 54 minutes ago