FIXED
The FIXED function formats a number as text with a specified number of decimal places. It is useful for displaying numbers in a consistent format, such as currency or percentages.
Syntax 🔗
=FIXED(number, decimals, no_commas)
number | The number you want to format as text. |
decimals | The number of decimal places to display. |
no_commas (Optional) | A logical value that determines whether to include commas in the formatted text. Defaults to FALSE if omitted. |
About FIXED 🔗
Use the FIXED function in Excel to format numbers as text with a specified number of decimal places. This is useful for displaying financial data, metrics, or percentages consistently. You can also decide whether to include commas in the formatted output. This function helps maintain a clear presentation of numerical information in your reports and worksheets.
Examples 🔗
If you have a number 1234.5678 and you want to format it with 2 decimal places using FIXED, the formula would be: =FIXED(1234.5678, 2)
To format the number 9876.54321 with 4 decimal places and without commas using FIXED, you can use: =FIXED(9876.54321, 4, TRUE)
Notes 🔗
Provide valid numeric inputs for the number and decimals arguments to avoid errors. The FIXED function produces text output, meaning the formatted number will be treated as text for further calculations.
Questions 🔗
Yes, you can utilize the FIXED function to format percentages by specifying the desired number of decimal places to display. It helps in presenting percentage values in a standardized format for better clarity and visual appeal.
Is it possible to include or exclude commas in the formatted text with the FIXED function?Yes, you have the flexibility to include or exclude commas in the formatted text generated by the FIXED function. By adjusting the optional no_commas argument, you can control whether commas are inserted for readability in large numbers.
number argument in the FIXED function?If a non-numeric value is provided for the number argument in the FIXED function, Excel will return an error, as the function expects a numeric input to format. Make sure to enter valid numerical values when utilizing FIXED for number formatting.