[AccessD] Number vs text data type

Susan Harkins ssharkins at bellsouth.net
Mon Oct 13 10:55:54 CDT 2003


Do you think you're arguing with me? I think you're agreeing with me. :)

Susan H.


> ...but postal codes are not numeric per se a la Canada, etc ...granted the
> US five digit zips are but who has just a US db anymore?
>
> > What about Zip Codes, etc... what possible purpose would you have for
> > treating such an entry as a number?
> >
> > I'm afraid this isn't old school -- it's still very alive and with us.
> >
> > Susan H.




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