How to Change Currency in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Change Currency in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Highlight the cells containing the numbers you want to format as currency.
In the Home tab, locate the Number section, click the Number Format dropdown.
Go to Currency section and choose a Symbol.
Once done, click OK.
The selected cells will now display numbers formatted as currency using your system's default currency symbol.
Quick answer: To format numbers as currency in Microsoft Excel, first highlight the target cells. Then, open the Number Format dropdown in the Home tab's Number section. Next, go to the Currency section, choose a symbol, and click OK. Finally, your selected cells will display the formatted numbers using your system's default currency symbol.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Format numbers as currency in Microsoft Excel by selecting cells, choosing a symbol in the Number Format dropdown, and clicking OK. This guide shows how to change Currency in Microsoft Excel in 5 steps, starting with "Highlight the cells containing the numbers you want to format as currency" and finishing with "The selected cells will now display numbers formatted as currency using your system's d...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to change Currency in Microsoft Excel?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Change Data Type in Microsoft Access, How to Change Date Format in Microsoft Excel and How to Change Field Size in Microsoft Access. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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