Holding Zip Codes in Numbers Spreadsheet

How can I format the columns in Numbers to keep the first zero in a five digit zip code when using a address spreadsheet?

I was having the same problem. You pointed me in the right direction but in 09 the prompts are slightly different.. Hilight the column. In the cell inspector, cell format, choose NUMERICAL SYSTEM and set the number of places to five.
It should now look right but before you save it, create a new column and format it as above into TEXT. Then copy the one you've fixed, and paste it into the new text column. This should save fine as cvs in any event, as well as numbers.

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  • Leading zeros for zip codes in Numbers

    I couldn't find an answer for this question but finally figured it out so wanted to share. Here's how I got the zeros to show in my zip code column:
    You can make a custom cell format from the cells palette. You have to hide the separator and add a digit using the Integers bubble. Then choose show zeros for unused digits.
    Then apply this format to the entire zip code column in your doc.

    I was having the same problem. You pointed me in the right direction but in 09 the prompts are slightly different.. Hilight the column. In the cell inspector, cell format, choose NUMERICAL SYSTEM and set the number of places to five.
    It should now look right but before you save it, create a new column and format it as above into TEXT. Then copy the one you've fixed, and paste it into the new text column. This should save fine as cvs in any event, as well as numbers.

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    I have a spreadsheet with addresses, and the leading 0 of the zip codes (thanks New Jersey) keeps disappearing... How do I correct this?

    Penny,
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    ZIP 5 plus 4 codes are not a problem because the dash in the middle causes a default to Text.
    Jerry

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    I'm sure this has been asked before, but I've done a couple of searches and can't find the answer.
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    Message was edited by: Joel Mcintosh1

    Blazeland wrote:
    What if the data is of varying lengths? I data with 10, 12 or 13 digit numbers that sometimes have leading zeros. I can't open csv files into Numbers because it deletes the zeros and there is not standard length to the data.
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  • Holding ZipCodes in Numbers spreadsheet

    How can I format the columns in Numbers to keep the first zero in a five digit zip code when using a address spreadsheet?

    You posted this in the Using iPhone > Mail, Contacts, and Calendar discussions area and this is a question about the Numbers application.
    Here is the link to the Numbers discussions area.
    http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=202

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  • Format column in Numbers for zip code

    how do I get a leading zero for zip codes??

    start by selecting the cell(s) yu want to format, then go to the Format menu and choose Create Custom Cell Format:
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    Edit the name to reflect the use to which this format will be placed.
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  • Leading Zeros in Zip Code

    I frequently export address information from a database to a tab-delimited text file and then import it into Numbers. However, some zip codes have leading zeros (i.e., "00644"). When I import this file into Numbers the zip codes with leading zeros lose their zeros (i.e., the field looks like ... "644").
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    +*What is Apple Discussions and how can it help me?*+
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    +Apply the 80 Percent Solution+
    +During the design process, if you discover problems with your product design, you might consider applying the 80 percent solution‚ that is, designing your software to meet the needs of at least 80 percent of your users. This type of design typically favors simpler, more elegant approaches to problems.+
    +If you try to design for the 20 percent of your target audience who are power users, your design may not be usable by the other 80 percent of users. Even though that smaller group of power users is likely to have good ideas for features, the majority of your user base may not think in the same way. Involving a broad range of users in your design process can help you find the 80 percent solution.+
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