by In this article I will show you two quick and free ways to convert currency numbers into English words in Excel 2019, 2016, 2013 and other versions.
Microsoft Excel is a great program to calculate this and that. It was initially developed to process large data arrays. However, it also lets creating accounting records like invoices, evaluation or balance sheets quickly and effectively.
In more or less solid payment documents it is necessary to duplicate numeric values with their word form. It is much harder to falsify typed numbers than those written by hand. Some swindler can try to make 8000 out of 3000, while it is almost impossible to secretly replace "three" with "eight".
So what you need is not just convert numbers to words in Excel (e.g. 123.45 to "one hundred and twenty three, forty five"), but spell out dollars and cents (e.g. $29.95 as "twenty nine dollars and ninety nine cents" ), pounds and pence for GBP, euros and eurocents for EUR, etc.
Even the latest versions of Excel don't have a built-in tool for spelling numbers, not to mention earlier versions. But that is when Excel is really good. You can always improve its functionality using formulas in all their
combinations, VBA macros, or third-party add-ins.
Below you'll find two ways to convert numbers from figures to words
And, possibly, you may need to convert Words to Numbers in Excel
Note. If you are looking for the number to text conversion, which means you want Excel to see your number as text, it's a bit different thing. For this, you can use the TEXT function or a few other ways described in How to change numbers to text in Excel.
SpellNumber VBA macro to convert numbers to words
As I have already mentioned, Microsoft didn't want to add a tool for this task. However, when they saw how many users needed it, they created and published the special VBA macro on their website. The macro does what its name SpellNumber suggests. All other macros I came across are based on the Microsoft code.
You can find the macro mentioned as "spellnumber formula". However, it is not a formula, but a macro function, or to be more precise Excel User defined function (UDF).
The spellnumber option is able to write dollars and cents. If you need a different currency, you can change "dollar" and "cent" with the name of your one.
If you are not a VBA savvy guy, below you will find a copy of the code. If you still don't want or haven't time to sort this out, please use this solution.
- Open the workbook where you need to spell the numbers.
- Press Alt+F11 to open the Visual Basic editor window.
- If you have several books opened, check that the needed workbook is active using the list of projects in the upper left corner of the editor (one of the workbook elements is highlighted with blue).
- In the editor menu go to Insert-> Module.
- You should see a window named YourBook - Module1. Select all of the code in the frame below and paste it to this window.
Option Explicit 'Main Function Function SpellNumber(ByVal MyNumber) Dim Dollars, Cents, Temp Dim DecimalPlace, Count ReDim Place(9) As String Place(2) = " Thousand " Place(3) = " Million " Place(4) = " Billion " Place(5) = " Trillion " MyNumber = Trim(Str(MyNumber)) DecimalPlace = InStr(MyNumber, ".") If DecimalPlace > 0 Then Cents = GetTens(Left(Mid(MyNumber, DecimalPlace + 1) & _ "00", 2)) MyNumber = Trim(Left(MyNumber, DecimalPlace - 1)) End If Count = 1 Do While MyNumber <> "" Temp = GetHundreds(Right(MyNumber, 3)) If Temp <> "" Then Dollars = Temp & Place(Count) & Dollars If Len(MyNumber) > 3 Then MyNumber = Left(MyNumber, Len(MyNumber) - 3) Else MyNumber = "" End If Count = Count + 1 Loop Select Case Dollars Case "" Dollars = "No Dollars" Case "One" Dollars = "One Dollar" Case Else Dollars = Dollars & " Dollars" End Select Select Case Cents Case "" Cents = " and No Cents" Case "One" Cents = " and One Cent" Case Else Cents = " and " & Cents & " Cents" End Select SpellNumber = Dollars & Cents End Function Function GetHundreds(ByVal MyNumber) Dim Result As String If Val(MyNumber) = 0 Then Exit Function MyNumber = Right("000" & MyNumber, 3) ' Convert the hundreds place. If Mid(MyNumber, 1, 1) <> "0" Then Result = GetDigit(Mid(MyNumber, 1, 1)) & " Hundred " End If ' Convert the tens and ones place. If Mid(MyNumber, 2, 1) <> "0" Then Result = Result & GetTens(Mid(MyNumber, 2)) Else Result = Result & GetDigit(Mid(MyNumber, 3)) End If GetHundreds = Result End Function Function GetTens(TensText) Dim Result As String Result = "" ' Null out the temporary function value. If Val(Left(TensText, 1)) = 1 Then ' If value between 10-19… Select Case Val(TensText) Case 10: Result = "Ten" Case 11: Result = "Eleven" Case 12: Result = "Twelve" Case 13: Result = "Thirteen" Case 14: Result = "Fourteen" Case 15: Result = "Fifteen" Case 16: Result = "Sixteen" Case 17: Result = "Seventeen" Case 18: Result = "Eighteen" Case 19: Result = "Nineteen" Case Else End Select Else ' If value between 20-99… Select Case Val(Left(TensText, 1)) Case 2: Result = "Twenty " Case 3: Result = "Thirty " Case 4: Result = "Forty " Case 5: Result = "Fifty " Case 6: Result = "Sixty " Case 7: Result = "Seventy " Case 8: Result = "Eighty " Case 9: Result = "Ninety " Case Else End Select Result = Result & GetDigit _ (Right(TensText, 1)) ' Retrieve ones place. End If GetTens = Result End Function Function GetDigit(Digit) Select Case Val(Digit) Case 1: GetDigit = "One" Case 2: GetDigit = "Two" Case 3: GetDigit = "Three" Case 4: GetDigit = "Four" Case 5: GetDigit = "Five" Case 6: GetDigit = "Six" Case 7: GetDigit = "Seven" Case 8: GetDigit = "Eight" Case 9: GetDigit = "Nine" Case Else: GetDigit = "" End Select End Function - Press Ctrl+S to save the updated workbook.
You will need to resave your workbook. When you try to save the workbook with a macro you'll get the message "The following features cannot be saved in macro-free workbook"
Click No. When you see a new dialog, chose the Save as option. In the field "Save as type" pick the option "Excel macro-enabled workbook".
Use SpellNumber macro in your worksheets
Now you can use the function SpellNumber in your Excel documents. Enter =SpellNumber(A2) into the cell where you need to get the number written in words. Here A2 is the address of the cell with the number or amount.
Here you can see the result:
Voila!
Quickly copy the SpellNumber function to other cells.
If you need to convert the entire table, not just 1 cell, place your mouse cursor to the lower right corner of the cell with the formula until it turns into a small black cross:
Left-click and drag it across the column to fill in the formula. Release the button to see the results:
Note. Please keep in mind that if you use SpellNumber with a link to another cell, the written sum will be updated each time the number in the source cell is changed.
You can also enter the number directly into the function, for example, =SpellNumber(29.95) (29.95 - without quotation marks and the Dollar sign).
Disadvantages of using macro to spell numbers in Excel
First off, you must know VBA to modify the code according to your needs. It is necessary to paste the code for each workbook, where you plan to change it. Otherwise, you will need to create a template file with macros and configure Excel to load this file at each start.
The main disadvantage of using a macro is if you send the workbook to somebody else, this person will not see the text unless the macro is built into the workbook. And even if it's built-in, they will get an alert that there are macros in the workbook.
Spell numbers into words using a special add-in
For Excel users who need to quickly spell sums but don't have time to learn VBA or figure out workarounds, we created a special tool that can quickly perform the amount-to-words conversion for a few popular currencies. Please meet the Spell Number add-in included with the latest release of our Ultimate Suite for Excel.
Besides being ready for use, the tool is really flexible in converting amounts to text:
- You can select one of the following currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, BIT, AUD.
- Spell the fractional part in cents, pennies, or bitcents.
- Choose any text case for the result: lower case, UPPER CASE, Title Case, or Sentence case.
- Spell the decimal part in different ways.
- Include or omit zero cents.
The add-in supports all modern versions including Excel 365, Excel 2029, Excel 2016, Excel 2013, and Excel 2010. Please feel free to explore other capabilities on the product's home page linked above.
And now, let's see this number spelling utility in action:
- Select an empty cell for the result.
- On the Ablebits tab, in the Utilities group, click Spell Number.
- In the Spill Number dialog window that appears, configure the following things:
- For the Select your number box, pick the cell containing the amount you want to get written as text.
- Specify the desired currently, letter case and the way the decimal part of the number should be spelled.
- Define whether to include zero cents or not.
- Choose whether to insert the result as a value or formula.
- At the bottom of the dialog window, preview the result. If you are happy with the way your number is written, click Spell. Otherwise, try different settings.
The screenshot below demonstrates the default choices and the spelled number in B2. Please notice a formula (more precisely, a user-defined function) in the formula bar:
And this is a quick demonstration of how other currencies can be spelled out:
Tips and notes:
- Because the Spell Number add-in was designed to handle real-life use cases such as invoices and other financial documents, it can only convert one number at a time.
- To spell a column of numbers, insert a formula in the first cell, and then copy the formula down.
- If there is chance that your source data may change in the future, it's best to insert the result as formula, so it updates automatically as the original number changes.
- When choosing the result as formula option, a custom user-defined function (UDF) is inserted. If you plan to share your workbook with someone who does not have the Ultimate Suite installed, remember to replace formulas with values before sharing.
Reverse conversion - English words into numbers
Frankly, I can't imagine why you may need it. Just in case… :)
It appears that Excel MVP, Jerry Latham, created such Excel User defined function (UDF) as WordsToDigits. It converts English words back to number.
You can download Jerry's WordsToDigits workbook to see the UDF code. Here you'll also find his examples of how to use the function.
You can see how the function works on the sheet "Sample Entries", where you will also be able to enter your own examples. If you plan to employ WordsToDigits in your documents, please be informed that this function has restrictions. For example, it doesn't recognize fractions entered in words. You will find all the details on the "Information" sheet.
528 comments
does anyone here know how to program this:
Php9,876,543.10
Nine Million Eight Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Three Pesos and 10/100
How to format this?
What if I only wanted dollar not the cents.
How to convert lakhs into words
Why i can't get the right word
For example 760.75
Ringgit Malaysia seventy six thousand seventy five only
But if no cents, the word is right
Can u help me
Why i can't get the right word
For example 760.75
Ringgit Malaysia seventy six thousand seventy five only
Can u help me
i wont to convert amount in block letters. how to do it
Malinda:
If the "block letters" are text the answer is the VBA code above or a third party tool. If the letters are not text, but a picture or something else, you'll have to type them as text.
if required "27605.02" to Twenty Seven Thousand Six Hundred and Five and 02/100?
ICE LEE:
The VBA code is in the article above or you need a third party tool.
Can i get rid of the dollar / dollars word?
example: 6,130.20 = Six Thousand One Hundred Thirty and Twenty Cents
CAN I HAVE A CODE THAT CONVERTS 11 TO ONE ONE OR 22 TO TWO TWO?
The VBA code is in the article above.
Joseph:
The VBA code is in the article above or you need a third party tool.
Some errors in that code for me, I've fixed and changed to UK Pounds, also added "and" between the thousand and the hundreds, and a comma.
Option Explicit
'Main Function
Function SpellNumber(ByVal MyNumber)
Dim Pounds, Pence, Temp
Dim DecimalPlace, Count
ReDim Place(9) As String
Place(2) = " Thousand, "
Place(3) = " Million "
Place(4) = " Billion "
Place(5) = " Trillion "
' String representation of amount.
MyNumber = Trim(Str(MyNumber))
' Position of decimal place 0 if none.
DecimalPlace = InStr(MyNumber, ".")
' Convert Pence and set MyNumber to Pounds amount.
If DecimalPlace > 0 Then
MyNumber = Trim(Left(MyNumber, DecimalPlace - 1))
End If
Count = 1
Do While MyNumber ""
Temp = GetHundreds(Right(MyNumber, 3))
If Temp "" Then Pounds = Temp & Place(Count) & Pounds
If Len(MyNumber) > 3 Then
MyNumber = Left(MyNumber, Len(MyNumber) - 3)
Else
MyNumber = ""
End If
Count = Count + 1
Loop
Select Case Pounds
Case ""
Pounds = "No Pounds"
Case "One"
Pounds = "One Pound"
Case Else
Pounds = Pounds & " Pounds"
End Select
SpellNumber = Pounds
End Function
' Converts a number from 100-999 into text
Function GetHundreds(ByVal MyNumber)
Dim Result As String
If Val(MyNumber) = 0 Then Exit Function
MyNumber = Right("000" & MyNumber, 3)
' Convert the hundreds place.
If Mid(MyNumber, 1, 1) "0" Then
Result = GetDigit(Mid(MyNumber, 1, 1)) & " Hundred and "
End If
' Convert the tens and ones place.
If Mid(MyNumber, 2, 1) "0" Then
Result = Result & GetTens(Mid(MyNumber, 2))
Else
Result = Result & GetDigit(Mid(MyNumber, 3))
End If
GetHundreds = Result
End Function
' Converts a number from 10 to 99 into text.
Function GetTens(TensText)
Dim Result As String
Result = "" ' Null out the temporary function value.
If Val(Left(TensText, 1)) = 1 Then ' If value between 10-19...
Select Case Val(TensText)
Case 10: Result = "Ten"
Case 11: Result = "Eleven"
Case 12: Result = "Twelve"
Case 13: Result = "Thirteen"
Case 14: Result = "Fourteen"
Case 15: Result = "Fifteen"
Case 16: Result = "Sixteen"
Case 17: Result = "Seventeen"
Case 18: Result = "Eighteen"
Case 19: Result = "Nineteen"
Case Else
End Select
Else ' If value between 20-99...
Select Case Val(Left(TensText, 1))
Case 2: Result = "Twenty "
Case 3: Result = "Thirty "
Case 4: Result = "Forty "
Case 5: Result = "Fifty "
Case 6: Result = "Sixty "
Case 7: Result = "Seventy "
Case 8: Result = "Eighty "
Case 9: Result = "Ninety "
Case Else
End Select
Result = Result & GetDigit _
(Right(TensText, 1)) ' Retrieve ones place.
End If
GetTens = Result
End Function
' Converts a number from 1 to 9 into text.
Function GetDigit(Digit)
Select Case Val(Digit)
Case 1: GetDigit = "One"
Case 2: GetDigit = "Two"
Case 3: GetDigit = "Three"
Case 4: GetDigit = "Four"
Case 5: GetDigit = "Five"
Case 6: GetDigit = "Six"
Case 7: GetDigit = "Seven"
Case 8: GetDigit = "Eight"
Case 9: GetDigit = "Nine"
Case Else: GetDigit = ""
End Select
End Function
Sir, If We Want to Remove Cents What Will We Don Please Reply me
Sir, If We Want to Remove Cents What Will We Don Please Reply me
In spanish we do not say "Three hundred" in two words, we say "Trecientos" in one word. Is there a say to add another clause to list numbers from 100-999
I try to add this but I am getting an error
Else ' If value between 100-999...
Select Case Val(Left(TensText, 1))
Case 20: Result = "Ciento"
Case 21: Result = "Doscientos "
Case 22: Result = "Trescientos "
Case 23: Result = "Cuatrocientos "
Case 24: Result = "Quinientos "
Case 25: Result = "Seicientos "
Case 26: Result = "Setecientos "
Case 27: Result = "Ochocientos "
Case 28: Result = "Novecientos "
I was able to use the SpellNumber successfully for all numbers except for numbers that are only in the thousands with any other numbers (e.g. 54,000 or 30,000). I get two spaces before the word Dollars. I had a similar problem with numbers that ended in the hundred dollars and numbers that ended with 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90. To fix the problem, I changed the GetHundreds = Result to GetHundreds = Trim(Result) and GetTens = Result to GetTens = Trim(Result). I don't know how to change the code for numbers that are only in the Thousands.
i need to display my currency in riyal instead of dollars ...
I write this formula
=CONCATENATE("US ",spellnumber(cell),"***")
I don't know what's wrong it issue "Name?" Anyone can answer me?
Many Thanks,
Alicia
This is awesome! I know nothing about VBA but it still made it happen with this so Thanks a ton. however, how do I exclude cents/paisa from the code?i.e. will not need any decimals.
Thanks again.
Hello Prem,
Thanks,man. it helped me out.
Regards:
Mozammel
Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Please send details of excel sheet in permanent add for automatically spellnumber on MS excel- 2007
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