Excel DOLLAR Function

Summary

The Excel DOLLAR function converts a number to text using the Currency number format. The TEXT function can do the same thing, and is much more versatile.

Purpose

Convert a number to text in currency format

Return value

A number as text in currency format.

Syntax

=DOLLAR (number, decimals)

Arguments

number - The number to convert.
decimals - The number of digits to the right of the decimal point. Default is 2.

Usage notes

The DOLLAR function converts a number to text using currency number format: $#,##0.00_);($#,##0.00).
The default for decimals is 2. If decimals is negative, number will be rounded to the left of the decimal point.
The name of the function and the currency symbol used is based on language settings of the computer.
The TEXT function is a more flexible way to achieve the same result.