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=ROMAN()
Converts an arabic numeral to roman, as text.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365Excel for Microsoft 365 for MacExcel 2024Excel 2024 for MacExcel 2021Excel 2021 for MacExcel 2019Excel 2016
=ROMAN(number, [form])
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Output typeNumber
Popularity6 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
number |
Number | Required | The Arabic numeral you want converted. |
form |
Number | Optional | A number specifying the type of roman numeral you want. The roman numeral style ranges from Classic to Simplified, becoming more concise as the value of form increases. See the example following ROMAN(499,0) below. 0 or omitted = Classic.; 1 = More concise. See example below.; 2 = More concise. See example below.; 3 = More concise. See example below.; 4 = Simplified.; TRUE = Classic.; FALSE = Simplified.. |
▣ Examples
Classic roman numeral style for 499 (CDXCIX)
=ROMAN(499,0)
Result:
CDXCIX
More concise version for 499 (LDVLIV)
=ROMAN(499,1)
Result:
LDVLIV
More concise version for 499 (XDIX)
=ROMAN(499,2)
Result:
XDIX
More concise version for 499 (VDIV)
=ROMAN(499,3)
Result:
VDIV
Simplified version for 499 (ID)
=ROMAN(499,4)
Result:
ID
§ Remarks
- If number is negative, the #VALUE! error value is returned.
- If number is greater than 3999, the #VALUE! error value is returned.
⚠ Common Errors
#VALUE!
If number is negative, the #VALUE! error value is returned. If number is greater than 3999, the #VALUE! error value is returned.
Fix: Use a number between 0 and 3999
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