Number and Date Format Dialog
This dialog enables you to configure values and currency for disclosure forms, tables and reports for specific entities from within the application.
It is accessed by clicking the Number and Date Format link from the Report Options section on the Summary tab.
In addition to the on-screen advice, you should note the following:
If this dialog is not used to configure an entity your default computer Windows settings will be applied.
- Decimal Symbol: Enter the symbol required for the decimal mark, eg a comma or full stop.
- Digit Grouping Symbol: Enter the symbol required for digit grouping (eg enter a comma to display the grouping as 1,000).
- Currency Symbol: Enter the currency symbol required eg £, € etc.
- Negative Format/Currency Negative Format: Select the format for negative values from the drop-down lists.
- Currency Positive Format: Select the format for positive currency values from the drop-down list.
- Date Format: Select from the drop-down list.
Click OK to close the dialog.
The settings will not take effect until the entity has been closed and re-opened.