Correct. Programmatic and one-off faxing with Microsoft Fax products all
require that format. Makes fax merges interesting since Outlook doesn't
store numbers that way. Here's the official version:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=289532
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"James" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have a SBS 2003 shared fax, Outlook 2003 and Access 2003.

I have managed to cobble together the VBA code to fax from Access 2003. I
found after some playing around that the fax number needs to be passed
from
Access to Outlook in the format of [Fax: 01234 567890] and not just 01234
567890 as the latter format will then ask for you to select a contact.

Thanks for the reply,
James

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Start by posting your fax software, Outlook version, and method by which
you
are selecting your recipient.
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"James" wrote in message
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Hi,

When entering the fax number in the To box it says it cannot find a
contact.

Is there a way of entering the fax number without having to add a new
contact i.e. the same with email addresses?

Basically I have a MS Access app which I need to be able to fax a
report.
I
can email it with no problems.

James