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Q151913: Decimal Character Appears as a Comma

Article: Q151913
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are using the Calculator tool in Windows 95, the decimal may appear as
a comma.

CAUSE
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The decimal symbol was changed to a comma in the Regional Settings tool.

RESOLUTION
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To change the decimal symbol back to a period, follow these steps:

1. In Control Panel, double-click Regional Settings.

2. Click the Number tab.

3. Change the Decimal Symbol setting to a period (.).

4. Click OK.

Also, be sure to confirm that the locale setting on the Regional Settings tab is
correct. A comma is commonly used in European countries; the country may be set
to English (United Kingdom) by mistake. In this case, changing the decimal
character may not correct the entire issue and other issues may arise.

MORE INFORMATION
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Changing the Decimal Symbol setting can also cause problems in other programs
that use numerical functions. For example, when you start Microsoft Excel for
Windows 95, you receive the following error message:

  The list and decimal separators specified by the system are identical.
  Substituting ";" for the list separator.

Microsoft Excel then starts normally, but some functions using a decimal may not
function correctly.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Issue type        : kbprb

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