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i.e. 0000176 into exactly the same but as text. How do I do this?
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Format the cell to Text before you enter the number. Or precede the entry
with an apostrophe. HTH Otto
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i.e. 0000176 into exactly the same but as text. How do I do this?



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try to use formula text( )

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i.e. 0000176 into exactly the same but as text. How do I do this?

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