is there a way to convert a number to written words?

[snsyg]

hello,

is there a way to convert a number to written words?

here's my logic: have a user form to accept a number (a dollar amount
in this case) and store it in a cell named Contract_Cost

then, in another cell, have the formula: =Contract_Cost&**require
syntax to change Contract_Cost to words**

here's an example of what i am after:
cell Contract_Cost= $3,350 so cell with formula value should read
$3,350 (Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Dollars)

is this even possible?

thanks for any help

kare

 

[Ken Wright]

The following is a nice comprehensive answer compiled by Norman Harker.

You should try a Google search for questions as you might imagine that this
is a fairly common question.

See:

XL2000: How to Convert a Numeric Value into English Words
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q213360&

and:

XL: How to Convert a Numeric Value into English Words
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q140704&

and:

(courtesy of a cut and paste from a Tom Ogilvy post):

If you want an addin that provides a worksheet function that does this,
download Laurent Longre's free morefunc.xll addin found here:

http://longre.free.fr/english/

It is downloaded in a zip file which also contains an informative file in
'hlp' format that describes the 33 or so very useful functions included, one
of which does the number to words conversion you describe (supports various
languages and currencies).


and:
(Courtesy of Andy Wiggins FCCA) of www.BygSoftware.com

This file might be a help:
http://www.bygsoftware.com/examples/zipfiles/num2wrds.zip

It's in the "Accountants" section on page:
http://www.bygsoftware.com/examples/examples.htm
It contains two methods to convert numbers to words and two check writing
routines.

The code is open and commented.

And, finally:

http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

A post containing a UDF by Bernie Deitrick that will take you into US budget
territory by covering amounts into trillions.

 

[Norman Harker]

Hi Karen!

You should try a Google search for questions as you might imagine that
this
is a fairly common question.



Best answer is that you should download the Google Search 5.0 Addin
and User Guide from:



Ron de Bruin:

http://www.rondebruin.nl/Google.htm



But the answer that you are directly looking for is:



If you want numbers to be translated in Thai then there’s an Excel
function BAHTTEXT that will do it. For some reason Microsoft didn’t
think non-Thai speakers needed an equivalent. So:

See:

XL2000: How to Convert a Numeric Value into English Words
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;213360

and:

XL: How to Convert a Numeric Value into English Words
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;140704&

and:

(courtesy of a cut and paste from a Tom Ogilvy post):

If you want an addin that provides a worksheet function that does
this,
download Laurent Longre's free morefunc.xll addin found here:

http://longre.free.fr/english/

It is downloaded in a zip file which also contains an informative file
in
'hlp' format that describes the 33 or so very useful functions
included, one
of which does the number to words conversion you describe (supports
various
languages and currencies).



See also Laurent’s latest version that is multi-lingual.



http://longre.free.fr/tradnombre/NbText.zip

and:
(Courtesy of Andy Wiggins FCCA) of www.BygSoftware.com

This file might be a help:
http://www.bygsoftware.com/examples/zipfiles/num2wrds.zip

It's in the "Accountants" section on page:
http://www.bygsoftware.com/examples/examples.htm
It contains two methods to convert numbers to words and two check
writing
routines.

The code is open and commented.

And:

http://groups.google.com/[email protected]

A post containing a UDF by Bernie Deitrick that will take you into US
budget
territory by covering amounts into trillions.



And:



Orlando Magalhaes Filho (MVP)

http://cpap.com.br/orlando/#SpellNumber



A very flexible spell number function that allows, ordinary,
percentage and currency options.

--
Regards
Norman Harker MVP (Excel)
Sydney, Australia
(e-mail address removed)
Excel and Word Function Lists (Classifications, Syntax and Arguments)
available free to good homes.

 

[Frank Kabel]

Hi
This is common question. Try doing a Google search and you'll find a
lot different macros/procedures for this. Below a short list for this
topic:
MS Knowledge Base:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;213360
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;140704&

Free Addin MOREFUNC-DLL which includes a UDF for this task (for various
languages):
http://longre.free.fr/english/

or have a look at
http://www.bygsoftware.com/examples/zipfiles/num2wrds.zip
It's in the "Accountants" section on page:
http://www.bygsoftware.com/examples/examples.htm
It contains two methods

 

[snsyg]

looks like i can get what i need from the websites you listed.

thanks guys