ROMAN
Converts an arabic numeral to roman, as text.
Syntax
ROMAN(number,form)
Number is the arabic numeral you want converted.
Form is 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.
| Form | Type |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Remarks
- If number is negative, the #VALUE! error value is returned.
- If number is greater than 3999, the #VALUE! error value is returned.
Example
| Formula | Description (Result) |
|---|---|
| =ROMAN(499,0) | Classic roman numeral style for 499 (CDXCIX) |
| =ROMAN(499,1) | More concise version for 499 (LDVLIV) |
| =ROMAN(499,2) | More concise version for 499 (XDIX) |
| =ROMAN(499,3) | More concise version for 499 (VDIV) |
| =ROMAN(499,4) | More concise version for 499 (ID) |
| =ROMAN(2013,0) | Classic roman numeral style for 2013 (MMXIII) |