At some point, EVERYONE has been in the same place as this new person. Fortunately, not everyone has had to deal with your closemindedness. This is NOT a select fraternity that no longer accepts members now that you have made it. I truly do feel pity for anyone who requires your assistance...the ONLY stupid question is the one that is not asked...it is your attitude that gives support staff a bad name...
enough for him...he is BENEATH contempt...
Are you talking about a report (UBE?) If so, when in Report Design, double-click on the field that you are formatting. In the "Display" tab, move down to edit code and click. The visual assist appears. Select one of the options with a "float"; N,O, P, or Q. Select it then click 'OK'.
Good luck
P.S.: Keep those questions coming; trust me, that "Expert" is in the minority with his backwards thinking...