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ROMAN function

Converts an Arabic numeral to Roman, as text

Syntax

ROMAN(number, [form])

Square brackets indicate optional arguments.

Arguments

ArgumentRequiredMeaning
numberYesThe Arabic numeral you want converted.499
formNoA 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.0

Try ROMAN

Write twelve in Roman numerals

=ROMAN(12)

Write twelve in Roman numerals. The result is checked against a separately authored expected value for the supplied table. You can edit the data to explore the rule.

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ROMAN · top-level call

=ROMAN(12)

1 / 1 · number

The Arabic numeral you want converted.

ROMAN reference ↗

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Read explicit local references and helper formulas using a separate calculation. Your draft stays in this field; the worksheet and practice checks do not change.

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Reference and compatibility

Univer 1.0.4 / Apache-2.0. Calculation checks cover the supplied examples only. The browser worksheet does not implement every Excel feature, external service or connected data type.