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Default How do I keep a zero in my first number of zip code

When I put in the zip code in one of my columns it automatically takes out
the zero when that is the first number in the zip code. I am trying to keep a
NJ zip-07871 and it keeps coming back as 7871
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Your cell is currently formatted as a number. Format as a text and it will
keep the zero.

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When I put in the zip code in one of my columns it automatically takes out
the zero when that is the first number in the zip code. I am trying to keep a
NJ zip-07871 and it keeps coming back as 7871

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Right click
Format cells
On Number tab click Special
You will see Zipcode

You can also format zipcode +4

"Rich Stanek" wrote:

Your cell is currently formatted as a number. Format as a text and it will
keep the zero.

"raindrop6027" wrote:

When I put in the zip code in one of my columns it automatically takes out
the zero when that is the first number in the zip code. I am trying to keep a
NJ zip-07871 and it keeps coming back as 7871

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