formating zip codes with leading zero to print zero

[Guest]

I live in New England and our zip codes start with zero. When compiling a
mailing list and then merging in Word, the zeros do not print. Is there a way
to get these zeros to print without having to create a formula (which I have
done). Also, I know that if you start with ' and then type your number the
zero will print. I usually get a mailing list that someone has compiled and
then I am stuck adding the ' to get the zeros to print. There must be an
easier way!!!!!

 

[Dave Peterson]

Debra Dalgleish posted this:

There's an article on the Microsoft web site that might help you:

Answer Box: Numbers don't merge right in Word
http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/assistance/HA011164951033.aspx

And if you prefer the old Mail Merge helper, Word MVP Suzanne Barnhill
has instructions here:

http://sbarnhill.mvps.org/WordFAQs/CustomizingWord2002.htm

about half way down the page.