How to Change Comma Style in Excel: 4 Quick Methods

Method 1 – Using Home Tab

Steps:

  • Select the C5:F14 cells >> click the Comma Style button.

Using Home Tab

This puts commas after 3 digits (1000 separator).

  • Click the Number Format drop-down >> choose the Currency option.

using currency option

Press the Decrease Decimal button two times to decrease the decimal place to zero.

decrease decimal place

The result should look like the image given below.

how to change comma style in excel


Method 2 – Utilizing Format Cells Option

Steps:

  • Select the C5:F14 cells >> press CTRL + 1 on your keyboard.

Utilizing Format Cells Option

This Format Cells wizard.

  • In the Category tab, select the Number option >> insert a check in the Use 1000 Separator (,) option.

Number formatting

  • Move to the Currency tab >> decrease the Decimal places to zero >> hit the OK button.

Currency formatting

Your output should look like the screenshot given below.

how to change comma style in excel with format cells option


Method 3 – Employing Keyboard Shortcut

Steps:

  • Select the C5:F14 cells >> hit the ALT + H + K keys.

Employing Keyboard Shortcut

This inserts commas after 3 digits (1000 separator).

  • Press CTRL + 1 key to open the Number Format dialog box.

typing shortcut

  • Move to the Currency tab >> decrease the Decimal places to zero >> hit the OK button.

enter currency format

The result should look like the picture shown below.

how to change comma style in excel


Method 4 – Applying Cell Styles Option

Steps:

  • Select the C5:F14 cells >> click the Cell Styles dropdown.

Applying Cell Styles Option

  • A new window appears >> Select the Comma option at the bottom.

select comma option

  • Type in the keyboard shortcut CTRL + 1 to open the Format Cells dialog box.

  • Choose the Currency option >> set the Decimal places to zero >> hit the OK button.

select currency format

The results should look like the screenshot given below.

how to change comma style in excel with cell styles


How to Change Comma Style to Indian Style in Excel

Steps:

  • Select the C5:F14 cells >> press CTRL + 1 on your keyboard.

How to Change Comma Style to Indian Style in Excel

  • Navigate to the Custom tab >> in the Type field, enter the number format given below >> click the OK button.

[>=10000000]"RS "##\,##\,##\,##0;[>=100000]"RS " ##\,##\,##0;"RS "##,##0

Using Custom option

This should return the results as shown in the image below.

how to change comma style in excel to Indian style


How to Change Comma Style from Lakhs to Million in Excel

Steps:

  • Select the C5:F14 cells >> press CTRL + 1 on your keyboard.

How to Change Comma Style from Lakhs to Million in Excel

  • Move to the Custom tab >> in the Type field, enter the number format given below >> click the OK button.

$ #,##0

The output should look like the picture shown below.

how to change comma style in excel


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Eshrak Kader is a dedicated professional with a BSc. Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. He boasts a rich background in Microsoft Office Suite, and over the past year, he has authored over 120 insightful articles for the ExcelDemy. Currently, Eshrak leads a team of 5 in the ExcelDemy Video project and enjoys problem-solving and making videos on Excel. Eshrak’s passion for continuous learning underscores his commitment to excellence in... Read Full Bio

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