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    powery query issue keeping leading zeros

    Hello

    I have a database which I use but getting issues in power query when the data starts with zero .

    In power query all the leading zeros are removed, I have tried format to text before using power query but still the same issues .

    Any ideas how can this can be solved
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    Re: powery query issue keeping leading zeros

    This is just because powerquery instant understand these are number while these values are in excel sheet as text leading with 0. You can change it in power query as well, in power query editor see the header and left side you will see 123; just click on the same and change it numbers to text.
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    Re: powery query issue keeping leading zeros

    Thank you , save me from tedious work

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