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Default How can can I enter 023023 in a cell without losing the first

Format the cell as 000000
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"Ean Wilson" wrote in message
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Yes, that will work, but I understand the askers concern. Is there a way
to
retain the beginning '0' and keep the cell in number format? There are
MANY
reasons (at least for myself) that I need to be able to keep it in number
format. Yes, the leading '0' is absolutely necessary for me to retain.



"Mike H" wrote:

Put a ' in front or format the cell as text

Mike

"Frustrated" wrote:

Hi, does anybody know how I can enter the number 023023 in a cell
without
automatically losing the first zero ?