Each of us is used to using Arabic numbers, since today they are most common. Roman are used less often. However, sometimes you have to remember them. For example, centuries should still be written in Roman numerals. But unfortunately, not everyone knows how to do this.
What combinations do you need to type on the keyboard? In this article, we will talk about how to write Roman numerals in Word using various methods. In total, the article will present four options. It is recommended to read it to the end, which in the end will help determine which method is most convenient for you.
Using keyboard
The first method, which we will consider, is considered the most simple and fast. Roman numerals are entered directly by pressing some keys. Let's now figure out how to write Roman numerals in Word using the keyboard.
Knowing what Roman numerals look like is enough to understand how to enter them. The fact is that although there are no Roman numerals on the keyboard , there are Latin letters. They can be used instead of numbers. For example, if you want to put the Roman number "5", you can use the Latin letter "V", "10" - "X". So, if you need to write the twenty-first century, then it will look like this: "XXI century."
The essence is clear, the main thing - do not forget to switch to the English keyboard layout and use SHIFT when writing numbers.
Using CTRL + F9
We figured out how to write Roman numerals in Word using the Latin alphabet. But, as mentioned above, there are three more ways. We pass to the following. It is that we will use the field code.
To call it, press CTRL + F9 - two curly braces will appear. Between them you need to write the expression: "= [Number] \ * Roman", where instead of the variable "Number", enter the value using Arabic numbers. After you do this, press F9, and the number itself will be converted to Roman numerals.
This method is perfect for those people who do not know how to write Arabic numbers correctly. In this case, you can enter large numbers, and practically no one knows their correct spelling.
This was the second answer to the question of how to write Roman numerals in Word. These two methods are among the most common and widely known. They are used everywhere, which can not be said about those that will be discussed later.
Using a table with characters
If you are wondering: “Where are the Roman numerals in the Word?”, Then for you there is an answer - in the symbol table. If you don’t know how to open it, then now we’ll talk about it.
Initially, go to the "Insert" tab if you are not on it. Now in the toolbar you need to find the "Symbol" icon - click on it. A submenu will appear in which there is some presence of characters, but to open the full table, click "Other characters ...".
Now you need to find the Latin alphabet. To make it faster, use the "Set" drop-down list. It contains the very first line - "main Latin". Choose her. Now from the list of characters find "V", "X", "I", "L", "C" and "M". After selecting the desired one, click the "Paste" button, and the symbols will appear in the document.
Using ALT Code
Insert Roman numerals with a character table for quite some time. And in general, this method is no different from the very first. It takes more time. Now we will consider a method using ALT code. With this function, you can quickly enter the desired number.
So, in order to do this, you need to know the code itself and how to embed it. First things first. Here are the codes for Roman numerals:
- 67 - C.
- 73 - I.
- 76 - L.
- 77 - M.
- 86 - V.
- 88 - X.
Knowing the code, you can quickly insert it into any line of the document. To do this, hold down the ALT key and, without releasing it, start entering the code of the Roman numeral you need. After you enter it, release the ALT key - a Roman number will appear. Thus, you can enter not only Roman numerals in the 2007 Word, but also outside this program. That is anywhere.