To change the format mask for multiple fields at one time:
In the Paper Layout view or Paper Design view, click the fields you want to change.
Choose ToolsProperty Inspector.
In the Property Inspector, set the Format Mask property to a new format mask.
Applying a format mask to a numeric object
Applying a format mask to a date object
Specifying date and time format masks
Specifying number format masks
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