# How to Validate Phone Numbers MS Access

> To validate phone numbers in MS Access, right-click the table and select Design View. Click the target field, set the Validation Rule property via the ellipsis icon in the Field Properties pane, and click OK. Finally, save the changes by clicking the save icon.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-validate-phone-numbers-ms-access/
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Right-click on the table and select 'Design View'.
2. Click on the field you want to validate.
3. In the 'Field Properties' pane, set the 'Validation Rule' property by clicking the ellipsis icon.
4. Click 'OK' to proceed.
5. Save the changes to apply the validation rule by clicking the save icon.