Step by step
- Plain text: type capital letters.
- Word page numbers: Insert › Page Number › Format Page Numbers.
- Excel or Sheets: =ROMAN(number) and =ARABIC(text).
At a glance
| Where | How | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Any document | Capital letters | Chapter XII |
| Word page numbers | Format Page Numbers › i, ii, iii | Introduction pages |
| Excel or Sheets | =ROMAN(A1) | 2026 → MMXXVI |
Related questions
Is there a special Roman numeral character?
Unicode has symbols like Ⅻ, but plain letters are more compatible.
How do I use different numbering for the introduction?
Insert a section break, then format each section's page numbers separately.
What are the functions in other languages?
Portuguese Excel uses ROMANO and Spanish Excel NUMERO.ROMANO.
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Updated November 14, 2026.