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Chart shows incorrect x-axis format

Using Access 97, the x-axis series is a text datatype with 14 numbers (i.e. 34554334554334).  When I chart the data, the x-axis series labels are formatted in scientific notation (i.e. 3.4543E+13). I've verified that the database field and chart label object are formatted as text, but it seems to override to the unwanted scientific notation.  Please help.    Dave.
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Hi,

In the query (RowSourceType property of your bounded graph), use a trick.

Add the ascii code 255 to the selected field like this :
SELECT " " & X-AXIS-FIELD [...etc...]  FROM ...
Note : it appears here as a space but type ALT 255. If you use the space, it won't work.

If this solution is acceptable, let me know.

DS
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DS,

This technique did the trick.  Answer is accepted.  Thanks.

Dave
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