FIXED Function in Excel: Microsoft Excel is a powerful data visualization and analysis program used all around the world. It uses spreadsheets to store, organize, or perform operations with formulas and functions. Sometimes, we want to convert the number to text with a fixed number of decimals. For that, we suggest you use the FIXED function.
In this short tutorial, we will discuss the explanation, syntax, and usage of the FIXED function in the worksheet. Get the official version of MS Excel from the following link:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel
Explanation of FIXED Function
- It is one of the built-in functions in Microsoft Excel.
- The FIXED Function in Excel converts a number with a specified number of decimals and returns as text.
- By default, the function will show 2 decimal places to the right of the decimal point, if you did not mention the decimals.
Syntax
- Here, you will see the syntax of the FIXED function.
- To apply this function on your spreadsheet, you have to select a cell and enter the formula in the following format.
- Once you enter the formula, just click on the Enter button to get the result.
=FIXED(number,[decimals],[no_commas])
Argument Description
- Number (Required): A number that you want to round and convert into text.
- Decimals (Optional): Number of decimal places.
- No_commas (Optional): A logical value, either TRUE or FALSE. TRUE – No Commas, FALSE – Commas.
Note:
If decimals are negative, the number is rounded to the left of the decimal point.
Practical Examples
Let’s look at some practical examples of FIXED Function and explore how to use it in Microsoft Excel.
- Initially, you have to open your Excel workbook on your PC and launch the worksheet that has data.
- For instance, we have shown the input range in the below screenshot, where we will apply the FIXED function.
- Then, you have to enter the formula in the cell as shown below to get the result.
- After entering the formula, you need to click the Enter button to get the output, as shown below. You can drag down the cell to fill the remaining cells.
A Brief Summary
In this short tutorial, we have illustrated how to use FIXED Function with clear-cut practical examples. Drop your feedback in the below comment section. To learn more about Excel functions, then visit our webpage Aawexcel.com.
Video Tutorial
The following video will show you how to apply the FIXED Function in the Excel spreadsheet.
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