How to remove leading zero's in concatenated cells
I have a series of fields in a sheet, of which only one of those fields is completed each row. I need to combine that series of fields into one field so I don't need to scroll across the sheet.
I have tried using the "=" function so for example
=[Option1]@row+[Option2]@row+[Option3]@row
This works and populates correctly in terms of whichever of those cells holds data the final destination cell will show that data. However, it shows with a leading zero, for example
0Option2
How can I get rid of that leading 0 in the destination cell?
Best Answer
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Or you can use the following formula to remove the 0
=MID([Option1]@row+[Option2]@row+[Option3]@row,2,1000)
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Hi @Colette Hughes
Hope you are fine, Please add a copy of your sheet or a screenshot (after removing or replacing any sensitive information). This will make it easier for me to provide the appropriate answer to your question.
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Hi,
This is a screenshot of what I am trying to do if that helps.
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Please try to use the Join function instead of + because when you use + and you add empty cells the system will take 0 for that cells.
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I have tried the join function too but that has made no difference
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Could you please share me as an admin on a sample sheet (after removing or replacing any sensitive information).
My Email : Bassam.k@mobileprojectit
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It won't let me share, says the email address is not valid. If it helps, this is the formula I am using and I now get the message #unparseable
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Or you can use the following formula to remove the 0
=MID([Option1]@row+[Option2]@row+[Option3]@row,2,1000)
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your formula needs correction.
this is the correct Email
bassam.k@mobilproject.it
please share
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I hope you're well and safe!
Try something like this.
=JOIN(COLLECT([DVC(A) Department]@row:School@row, [DVC(A) Department]@row:School@row, <>""), "-")
Did that work/help?
I hope that helps!
Be safe and have a fantastic week!
Best,
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Now the drop down options in two of the columns omit the first letter of the selection. Any ideas why?
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Thanks Andree, I used the MID method and had the issue but by using your method it fixed the issue.
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Excellent!
You're more than welcome!
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