Tools/ Options/ View:
Check: Zero values

If it isn't that, make sure that you haven't got a custom formatting which
hides zeroes.
#,##0;-#,##0 would show zeroes; #,##0;-#,##0; wouldn't.
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David Biddulph

"Vasey" wrote in message
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When I type a zero number into a cell and press return key the number
dissapears from view in the cell.

Any help appriciated.