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+1 Deepak
You could also use a REGEX function to ensure proper formatting =>
https://help.salesforce.com/apex/HTViewHelpDoc?id=customize_functions_i_z.htm&language=en_US#.REGEX
or a LEN function to make sure they enter a minimum number of digits =>
https://help.salesforce.com/apex/HTViewHelpDoc?id=customize_functions_i_z.htm&language=en_US#.LEN