If you want to format numbers as currency, apply either the Currency or Accounting number format to the cells. The number formatting options are available on the Home tab, in the Number Format group.

In this article

Format numbers as currency

  1. Select the cells you want to format.

  2. On the Home tab, tap Number Format.

  3. Tap Currency or Accounting.

  4. Tap the currency symbol you want.

  5. Under Number Format , tap Increase Decimal or Decrease Decimal.

  6. In the Negative numbers box, select the display style you want to use for negative numbers.

Top of Page

Remove currency formatting

  1. Select the cells that have currency formatting.

  2. On the Home tab, tap Number Format, and tap General.

Top of Page

Need more help?

Want more options?

Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more.

Communities help you ask and answer questions, give feedback, and hear from experts with rich knowledge.