How do I add an apostrophe in front of existing column in Excel?
I have an Excel spreadsheet with names and addresses. I am trying to do a
mail merge to print labels. When I apply the merge, the zipcode drops the initial zero. I understand I need an aphostrophe in front of the number so the zero won't drop. Is there a way to drop a zero in front of the number in bulk or do I hsve to go into each cell and enter it? |
How do I add an apostrophe in front of existing column in Excel?
Test this solution on *backup* data to avoid catastrophic loss!
Here's one solution: assume your zip code column is F. Add a new column right next to column F and format it as text. Enter this formula into the new column: =IF(LEN(F1)=4,"0"&F1,F1) This adds a leading zero to any entry that is only 4 characters long. Copy the new column and paste it over the old column as values, then delete the new column. |
How do I add an apostrophe in front of existing column in Excel?
Hi,
I hope that the zip codes are in a separate column (i.e., not combined with the city names, state abbreviations, etc). If that is the case, select the entire column, "Format" -- "Cells" -- select "Number" Tab if it is not already selected, select "Custom", and under "Type:" enter 00000 -- "OK". Regards, B. R. Ramachandran "Carlah2" wrote: I have an Excel spreadsheet with names and addresses. I am trying to do a mail merge to print labels. When I apply the merge, the zipcode drops the initial zero. I understand I need an aphostrophe in front of the number so the zero won't drop. Is there a way to drop a zero in front of the number in bulk or do I hsve to go into each cell and enter it? |
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