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Name: amdzw
Date: May 11, 2006 at 06:46:08 Pacific
OS: Windows XP Pro
CPU/Ram: 256mb
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i was wondering if there is a way to insert a figure, eg a 0, in front of numbers in excel. i have a column of account numbers like 12345-12, i need to change all the account numbers in the specific column to 012345-12. any help anyone?



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Name: CyberSlug
Date: May 11, 2006 at 10:35:23 Pacific
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Select the cell(s) or columns(s)
Right-click, format cells
On the Number tab, choose the "Custom" category from the list

Enter a type of 0#####-##
or you might even want to use 000000-00

See help file or this site for a complete list of formatting codes.


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Response Number 2
Name: amdzw
Date: May 12, 2006 at 03:41:52 Pacific
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Thanks very much, i will give it a try...


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