[Solved] Keeping a 0

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thebarnanimal0
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[Solved] Keeping a 0

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Hello all.

I am trying to create a SKU list for my work, but any SKU that has a zero at the beginning doesn't work as the 0 disappears as soon as I move the cursor from the line of text.
As an example, I type in '0582292' and it changes itself to '582292'. How do I keep the 0 at the beginning?

Thanks in advance for any help!
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RoryOF
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Format the field as "Text".
 Edit: An SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) is merely a Label, therefore text. One does not calculate with it. 
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RIght-click the table and uncheck "Number recognition".
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Re: Keeping a 0

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Villeroy wrote:RIght-click the table and uncheck "Number recognition".
Awesome! Worked like a charm, thank you so much!
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