add zeros

[Matt]

Is there a function that will add zeros to the beginning of my data. I have
four fields that consist of the four octets for an IP address. I would like
to create a function that will pad each field with zeros if the field is less
than 3 numbers. Such as if the existing data is 1, I want it to change the
data to 001 or if the the data is 10, I want it to be 010. Also, if the data
is 0, I want it to be 000. I actually want the data to change, not just the
way it displays. I intend on importing this changed data into an Access
database. If there is a better way to do this, I am open to suggestions.
Thanks. Matt

 

[Bernard Liengme]

No function needed, just give the cells the custom format: 000
best wishes

 

[Matt]

Thanks Bernard. That worked great. Now is there a way to combine these four
fields into one separated by periods so that it appears as an IP address.
example
010.100.010.000. Thanks. Matt

 

[Bob Phillips]

=TEXT(A1,"000")&"."&TEXT(B1,"000")&"."&TEXT(C1,"000")&"."&TEXT(D1,"000")

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HTH

RP
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[Dave Peterson]

=text(a1,"000.")&text(b1,"000.")&text(c1,"000.")&text(d1,"000")