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1st digit of zip code isn't printing if it starts with zero.



 
 
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Old March 3rd, 2009, 08:13 PM posted to microsoft.public.word.mailmerge.fields
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Default 1st digit of zip code isn't printing if it starts with zero.

Word drops 1st digit of the zip code if it starts with zero. How do I fix
this?
The formatting in Excel for this column is Custom: 00000
Word 2007
Windows XP


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Old March 3rd, 2009, 08:54 PM posted to microsoft.public.word.mailmerge.fields
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Default 1st digit of zip code isn't printing if it starts with zero.

Hi Viki,

In Word, add a numeric picture switch to the mergefield. To do this:
.. select the field;
.. press Ctrl-F9 to reveal the field coding. It should look something like {MERGEFIELD Zip};
.. edit the field so that you get {MERGEFIELD Zip \# 00000};
.. position the cursor anywhere in this field and press F9 to update it;
.. run your mailmerge.

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Word drops 1st digit of the zip code if it starts with zero. How do I fix
this?
The formatting in Excel for this column is Custom: 00000
Word 2007
Windows XP


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