Is there a formula that will automatically add zeros in front of numbers added to a cell?
Is it possible to have this number show, 000000065145, while only typing in 65145? I need to have seven leading zeros before the number.
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Hi @bcfish ,
You can add a helper column to contain the string with 7 leading 0s. You'll enter the number in another column [number].
The column formula in the helper column will be:
="0000000"+[number]@row
Make sense?
Mark
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Hi @bcfish
I hope you're well and safe!
To add to Mark's excellent advice/answer.
The number will be converted to text because of the zeros before the original number, but it should work as long as you don't use it for any calculations or similar.
I hope that helps!
Be safe and have a fantastic weekend!
Best,
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Answers
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Hi @bcfish ,
You can add a helper column to contain the string with 7 leading 0s. You'll enter the number in another column [number].
The column formula in the helper column will be:
="0000000"+[number]@row
Make sense?
Mark
I'm grateful for your "Vote Up" or "Insightful". Thank you for contributing to the Community.
-
Hi @bcfish
I hope you're well and safe!
To add to Mark's excellent advice/answer.
The number will be converted to text because of the zeros before the original number, but it should work as long as you don't use it for any calculations or similar.
I hope that helps!
Be safe and have a fantastic weekend!
Best,
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
✅Did my post(s) help or answer your question or solve your problem? Please support the Community by marking it Insightful/Vote Up or/and as the accepted answer. It will make it easier for others to find a solution or help to answer!
SMARTSHEET EXPERT CONSULTANT & PARTNER
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
W: www.workbold.com | E:andree@workbold.com | P: +46 (0) - 72 - 510 99 35
Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.
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