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
The example may be easier to understand if you copy it to a blank spreadsheet.
How?- Create a blank spreadsheet.
- Select the example in the Help topic.
Selecting an example from Help
- Press CTRL+C.
- In the spreadsheet, select cell A1, and press CTRL+V.
- To switch between viewing the formula that returns the result and the result in the cell, select the cell and press F2 and then ENTER, or click Commands and Options on the spreadsheet toolbar, click the Formula tab, and look in the Formula in active cell (active cell) box.
| 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) |