How can some addresses not have abbreviated states when there is a dropdown selection?

AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):

In NetSuite, the display of state names in addresses can be controlled by a setting in General Preferences. If the "USE STATE ABBREVIATIONS IN ADDRESSES" option is checked, the system will use the standard abbreviations for states in address fields and labels. If you clear this box, the full name of the state is used. However, it's important to note that this setting only affects the display of the state name, not the underlying data. If the data is imported with 2-letter state abbreviations, the system will still store it in that format, regardless of the display setting. This is why you might still see the abbreviated state name when viewing an address, but see the full state name when editing the address. As for the state field on the address record, it is set to a dropdown by default in NetSuite. This is to ensure data consistency and accuracy. However, it's possible to change this setting by following the instructions in the NetSuite Help Center article "Setting the State or Province Field Preference". When creating a new address on a customer record, it's recommended to set the country first, then the zip code, and then the state and city. This is because the zip code can overwrite the state and city fields. If there's a mismatch between the zip code and the state, it could indicate that the address is incorrect. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******