Q185013: XADM: Using # and ^ Symbols in Display Names

Article: Q185013
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): 4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 11-MAR-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5 
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SUMMARY
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Display Names of objects within the Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator
program may include up to 256 characters, including the number (#) and caret (^)
symbols.

When viewing the Directory Name, or the results of an LDAP query, of objects
which include a # or ^ symbol, the symbols may be replaced with question marks
(?).

Additional query words: caret pound sign

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : :4.0,5.0,5.5
Issue type        : kbinfo

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