EXCEL DROPS OFF ALL ZEROS PRECEEDING A NUMBER

If you really need the zeroes you can start with ' which formats cell as
text. eg '00002

"ARTHURG" wrote:

EXCEL DROPS OFF ALL ZEROS PRECEEDING A NUMBER

"ARTHURG" wrote:
EXCEL DROPS OFF ALL ZEROS PRECEEDING A NUMBER

Ok, so we know you're annoyed (pl refrain from posting in all caps). Try
pre-formatting the entire col as Text (via clicking Format Cells Text
OK), then enter your data. Alternatively, precede the data entry with an
apostrophe/single quote (the apostrophe won't show when you press ENTER).
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Max
Singapore
http://savefile.com/projects/236895
xdemechanik
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Yes it does. Do you have a question?

You can specify a number of digits with a custom number format,
you can format the cell as Text prior to entering the data, or
you can precede the data with an apostrophe ('). And turn off
your !#!$(!## CAPS LOCK.


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Cordially,
Chip Pearson
Microsoft MVP - Excel
Pearson Software Consulting, LLC
www.cpearson.com


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EXCEL DROPS OFF ALL ZEROS PRECEEDING A NUMBER