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How to convert numeric 1234 to string '001234'? I have a numeric field with
123, 1234, 12345 and want to convert them to a 6 character text. Please
advise.
Nov 13 '05 #1
2 1577
try this

format(mystring, "000000")

- nicolaas
Nov 13 '05 #2
Sherman H. wrote:
How to convert numeric 1234 to string '001234'? I have a numeric field with
123, 1234, 12345 and want to convert them to a 6 character text. Please
advise.


? Format(NumericField,"000000")
or
? Right("000000" & NumericField,6)

Nov 13 '05 #3

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