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Default how to create leading zeros on variable length numbers

sleect cells or column then pull-down:

Format Cells... Number Custom and enter 000000000000000
in place of general
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"MVPitts" wrote:

I have a column of variable length numbers/text (6-12 characters). I need to
place leading zeros in each of the cells to create a standard length of 15
characters. What's the easiest way to do this?