Describe a number as text????

bobmc · Mar 22nd, 2002, 12:56 AM

Is it possible to have a cell look at another cell's number, then produce the text version of that number?

i.e.
A1=$128,554
(therefore)
A2="One hundred twenty eight thousand, five hundred fifty four"

I know I could probably make it work with a lookup, but if there's anyone who knows a more elegant and simple way...please chime in!!!

Ivan F Moala · Mar 22nd, 2002, 01:56 AM

Hi
Try using the search and search for
Numbers to text....this usbject has been covered before on the New board as well as
the Old one.

Good hunting

Ivan

bobmc · Mar 22nd, 2002, 01:36 PM

Have looked around...not found anything yet on this topic. I'll keep looking.

In the meantime, if anyone can provide input on this or steer me in another researchable direction, I'd appreciate it!

Thanks.

Mark W. · Mar 22nd, 2002, 01:42 PM

See http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q140704

Fred Donahoe · Mar 25th, 2002, 12:05 PM

I have a spreadsheet that does this for numbers without decimals. You can get the idea on how I did it. If you send me a email address of if you know how to attach a file here I'll send same to you.

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Mar 22nd, 2002, 12:56 AM	#1
bobmc Board Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 142	Is it possible to have a cell look at another cell's number, then produce the text version of that number? i.e. A1=$128,554 (therefore) A2="One hundred twenty eight thousand, five hundred fifty four" I know I could probably make it work with a lookup, but if there's anyone who knows a more elegant and simple way...please chime in!!!

Mar 22nd, 2002, 01:56 AM	#2
Ivan F Moala MrExcel MVP Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 4,209	Hi Try using the search and search for Numbers to text....this usbject has been covered before on the New board as well as the Old one. Good hunting Ivan

Mar 22nd, 2002, 01:36 PM	#3
bobmc Board Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 142	Have looked around...not found anything yet on this topic. I'll keep looking. In the meantime, if anyone can provide input on this or steer me in another researchable direction, I'd appreciate it! Thanks.

Mar 22nd, 2002, 01:42 PM	#4
Mark W. MrExcel MVP Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 11,654	See http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q140704

Mar 25th, 2002, 12:05 PM	#5
Fred Donahoe New Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2	I have a spreadsheet that does this for numbers without decimals. You can get the idea on how I did it. If you send me a email address of if you know how to attach a file here I'll send same to you.