Question

How do I keep leading zeros when updating cell values with formatter output in Google Sheets?

  • 31 July 2023
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Why when I update a cell value with a formatter output some values ​​remain as text and others as number?

 

I need them all to remain as text so that the leading zeros are not removed.

 


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Hi @camiscn 

Good question.

It’s likely due to the double periods.

 

 

Hi @camiscn 

Good question.

It’s likely due to the double periods.

 

 

Sorry, what do you mean?

@Troy Tessalone do you know how can I fix it? 😪

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@camiscn 

GSearch returned these results to try:

Number Formatting Error in Google Sheets [Comma – Dot Error]
  • Go To Google Sheets.
  • Click on File > Settings.
  • Select Locale.
  • Click save & reload.

Thank you @Troy Tessalone! That works!!!

But now I have a similar problem with the dates: some appear as number and some as date. Could you help me please? How to fix filling to automatically work as date value

 

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@camiscn 

GSearch returned these results.

https://www.google.com/search?q=google+sheets+date+format

To apply a custom date or time format to your spreadsheet:
  1. On your computer, open a spreadsheet in Google Sheets.
  2. Highlight the data you want to format.
  3. Click Format. Number.
  4. Click Custom date and time.
  5. Search in the menu text box to select a format. ...
  6. Click Apply.