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"clarence warren via DotNetMonster.com" <forum@DotNetMonster.com> wrote in
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One way to do what you want is to use the VB Format() method. Here's a
simple example:

Private Sub TextBox1_LostFocus(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As
System.EventArgs) Handles TextBox1.LostFocus

Dim SSN As Integer

SSN = CInt(TextBox1.Text)

TextBox1.Text = Format(SSN, "000-00-0000")

End Sub

You can read more about Format() by searching for "Format function" in the
VB.NET help/.


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Peter [MVP Visual Developer]
Jack of all trades, master of none.

I have been searching the internet for a week with no luck. I want to know
how to code a visual basic program so that when a user inputs a ssn or
telephone number, the dashes or hyphens automatically appears.

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