How to Insert the Rupee Symbol in Excel -7 Quick Methods

The following dataset showcases ID No., Item, and Cost columns.

Method 1 – Applying the Currency Format to Insert the Rupee Symbol in Excel

Steps:

• Select the data in the Cost column > Go to the Home tab > Click Number Format > Select More Number Formats.

The Format Cells dialog box will appear.

• In Category, select Currency > In Symbol, select ₹ English (India) > Click OK.

The rupee symbol will be displayed in the Cost column.

Method 2 – Using the Format Cells Option to Insert the Rupee Symbol in Excel

Steps:

• Select the data in the Cost column.
• Right-click.
• Select Format Cells.

The Format Cells dialog box will appear.

• In Category, select Accounting > In Symbol, select ₹ English (India) > Click OK.

The rupee symbol will be displayed in the Cost column.

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Method 3 – Inserting the Rupee Symbol Using the Symbols Feature

Steps:

• Select D5 > Go to the Insert tab > Symbols > Symbol.

The Symbol dialog box will appear.

• Select the Indian Rupee Sign (₹) > Click Insert > Click Close.

The rupee (₹) symbol will be displayed in D5.

• Insert the rupee (₹) symbol in the other cells.

Method 4 –  Using the UNICHAR Function

Steps:

• Enter the following formula in E5.

• Press ENTER.

See the result in E5.

• Drag down the formula with the Fill Handle tool.

The Cost in Rupees will be displayed.

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Method 5 – Insert the Rupee Symbol by Using the Control Panel

Steps:

• Click the Windows Start button.

• Select Control Panel.

The Control Panel dialog box will appear.

• Select Clock and Region.

A Clock and Region window will appear.

• Select Region.

The Region window will appear.

• Click the down arrow in the Format box > Select Hindi (India).

• Click Apply > Click OK.

• Close the Clock and Region dialog box.

• Return to your Excel sheet > Select the Cost column > Go to Number > Click Accounting Number Format.

The rupee symbol will be displayed in the Cost column.

Method 6 – Using the Windows Settings Option to Insert the Rupee Symbol

Steps:

• Click the Windows Start button.

• Select the Settings application.

The Settings dialog box will appear.

• Select Time & Language.

• Select the Region.

• Select Additional date, time & regional settings.

The Clock and Region window will appear.

• Select Region.

• Follow the steps described in Method 5.

The rupee symbol will be displayed in the Cost column.

Method 7 – Using the Currency Display Feature from the Control Panel

Steps:

• Click the Windows Start button.

• Select Change the way currency is displayed.

The Region dialog box will appear.

• Follow the steps described in Method-5.

The rupee symbol will be displayed in the Cost column.

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