Even "Number Format: General" still omits the starting 0. I can't even get it to show up if I lead with a space or a "-." What is the trick? This is super-annoying.

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[–] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Format Cells / Numbers (tab) Category (choose Number) / Format (is General) / Options (Leading Zeros 1)

Do not format numbers as 'Text' if you need to use them in formulas of finance like sums.

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