If you want a leading zero not only for display but for some other reason
you need to format as text or precede entries with an apostrophe '
otherwise use the zip code format under formatting

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Regards,

Peo Sjoblom

"Ofelia" <Ofelia@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I have a zip code that begins with a zero. I try to format the cell and it
> appears to work, but it does not show the zero in the formula bar. Then
I'll
> save it but when I reopen the worksheet it does not save it. Is there some
> other way of doing this? Please Help!- Thanks