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5-Digit Custom Format Applied to 7-digit Japanese Postal Code
Published: 21 Aug 2018
Last Modified Date: 30 Aug 2018
Issue
When applying numeric data as a Postal Code, the custom format of the default number format is automatically set as five digits "00000." However, Japanese Postal Codes are seven digits "0000000" and can begin with 0.
A postal code that begins with a 0 results in NULL, and is omitted when handled as numeric.
Resolution
By following the below steps, this will force the Postal Code to display 7 digits:
- Right Click on Postal Code in the Dimension Section of the Data Pane
- Select the Default Properties > Number Format
- Select the Custom and then insert '0000000'
- Click OK
