Use the DOLLAR function to convert numbers to currency in text format - Text Functions - Microsoft Excel Tutorials

Use the DOLLAR function to convert numbers to currency in text format in Microsoft Excel

The DOLLAR function of Microsoft Excel converts a number to text format and applies a currency symbol. The currency format will be rounded to the specified decimal place.

 DOLLAR(number, decimals)

number: A number, a reference to a cell that contains a number, or a formula that calculates a value. decimals: The number of digits to the right of the decimal point.

If negative, number is rounded to the left of the decimal point.
If omitted, Excel sets it to 2.

To convert numbers to currency:
1. In cells A2:A10, type numeric values.
2. Select cells B2:B10 and type the following formula: =DOLLAR(A2,2).
3. Press <-Ctrl+Enter->.

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