Leading zero's XML Publisher

When chosen Excel as XML publisher output, text with prefix zeros will be converted to number in excel output. To maintain the format

Option1
Change xml tag  in template from
<?your_field?> to ="<?your_field?>"


Option2
Add NONBREAKING SPACE before the column.

Place cursor in front of the column you need press CTRL + SHIFT + SPACE. You can also choose this from menu.

Insert -  Symbol - Special Characters.