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    How to add one digit "0" in the front of a number

    Hi everyone,

    I have a problem in my excel. I'm trying to add a digit "0" in front of every number in one column. For example: if the number is 1234567, then I want it to become 8 digit number, that is 01234567. So, in conclusion I need one extra digit 0 in front of every number. Is there any way to do that?

    Thank you very much.

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    There are a few ways to get what you want. Here are 3:

    If there are always the same number of digits (like in an Account Number with 8 digits):

    Format>Cells>Number tab
    Category: Custom
    Type: 00000000
    (1234567 would display as 01234567)

    or

    Format>Cells>Number tab
    Category: TEXT
    (Since the value would actually be TEXT, you'd have to enter 01234567)


    Alternatively, you could use a formula in another cell:

    B1: =TEXT(A1,"00000000")
    If A1: 1234567 B1 would return the text string "01234567"
    Do any of those help?

    Ron

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    RE: How to add one digit "0" in the front of a number

    Try:

    ="'0" & A1 and this is not a typo. Its an apostrophe followed by a double
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    > I have a problem in my excel. I'm trying to add a digit "0" in front of
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    > I want it to become 8 digit number, that is 01234567. So, in conclusion
    > I need one extra digit 0 in front of every number. Is there any way to
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    > Thank you very much.
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    RE: How to add one digit "0" in the front of a number

    Both method works.
    Thanks again Gary.

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    Re: How to add one digit "0" in the front of a number

    Thanks. I am working on shopping feed & had problem to add 0 digits in UPC code. Now, I have solution with help of 1st suggestion.
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    Smile Re: How to add one digit "0" in the front of a number

    Thank you very much.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ron Coderre View Post
    There are a few ways to get what you want. Here are 3:

    If there are always the same number of digits (like in an Account Number with 8 digits):

    Format>Cells>Number tab
    Category: Custom
    Type: 00000000
    (1234567 would display as 01234567)

    or

    Format>Cells>Number tab
    Category: TEXT
    (Since the value would actually be TEXT, you'd have to enter 01234567)


    Alternatively, you could use a formula in another cell:

    B1: =TEXT(A1,"00000000")
    If A1: 1234567 B1 would return the text string "01234567"
    Do any of those help?

    Ron

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    Re: How to add one digit "0" in the front of a number

    Hi,

    For new user they can follow the steps as per the below link:-

    http://www.exceltip.com/excel-formul...of-number.html

    Thanks

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