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Add Leading Zeros to Reach Specific Length...
This tool adds leading zeros to numbers in your selected cells to make them all the same length. For example, if you choose a total length of 5:If you only want to change how the number looks without changing the value, use Excel's cell formatting instead. For example, use the number format 00000. Decimal numbers are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Formulas are replaced with their calculated values before adding the leading zeros. This is useful for standardizing and padding codes, IDs, invoice numbers, or other values that need a fixed length for import into other systems. Tip: If you want to remove the leading zeros later and convert the values back to real numbers, you can use our “Convert Numbers Stored as Text to Real Numbers” tool.
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Starting this tool
- Click ASAP Utilities › Numbers & Dates › 12. Add Leading Zeros to Reach Specific Length...
- Specify a Keyboard Shortcut: ASAP Utilities › My Tools & Shortcuts › Manage My Tools & Shortcuts...
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🏆 Winner of the "Best Microsoft Excel Add-in" Award at the Global Excel Summit 2025 in London!
For over 26 years, ASAP Utilities has helped users worldwide save time and do what Excel alone cannot.