How to Insert Roman Numerals in MS Word?

5 Ways to Insert Roman Numerals in MS Word

• Insert Roman numerals by typing English letters 
• Insert Roman numerals as a numbering style
• Insert Roman numerals as a page number
• Insert Roman numerals using Unicode
• Insert Roman numerals by MS Word fields

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Method 1: Insert Roman Numerals by Typing English Letters

This first method is the fastest way to insert Roman numerals. We’ll make use of the English alphabets on your keyboard that look like the Roman numbers we want.

Step 1: Open up an MS Word file. 

Step 2: Type in the Roman numeral. 

Once your document is opened, start typing the Roman numbers you need.

We’ve provided a table below that you can use to figure out the numerical counterpart.

Roman Numeral	Number
Ⅰ	1
Ⅴ	5
Ⅹ	10
Ⅼ	50
Ⅽ	100
Ⅾ	500
Ⅿ	1000

As an example, simply type MMXII from your keyboard to insert the year 2021. 

Of course, feel free to make it look more convincing by changing the font into something like Times New Roman. MMXII

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Method 2: Insert Roman Numerals as a List Style

Roman numerals are also used as a numbering system. In this method, we’ll guide you through each step on using MS Word’s Numbering Format tool to insert Roman numerals. This tool is part of the list styles of the paragraph toolbar found in the Ribbon. 

Step 1: Open up an MS Word file. 

Step 2: Go to the Home tab. 

On your MS Word window, navigate to the Home tab in the Ribbon and click on the Number Library drop-down menu.

Then, select the Roman numeral option in the selection. 

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Method 3: Insert Roman Numerals as Page Numbers

One of the most common uses of Roman numerals is to serve as page numbers. They are usually placed in appendices or introductions of a book.

In this method, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to insert Roman numerals as page numbers. 

Step 1: Open up a Word file. 

Step 2: Insert a page number. 

Go to the Insert tab and click on the Page Number drop-down menu.

Then, select Bottom of Page.

Choose one of the options under the Simple group.

For this example, we’ll use Plain Number 2. 

Step 3: Convert page number into Roman Numeral. 

You should see the page number we just inserted at the footer. By default, this should be highlighted and ready for editing. If not, select the page number to start editing. 

Now, go to the Design tab and click the Quick Parts button. On the drop-down menu, select Field…

The Field dialogue box will appear in the middle of your window.

In the Categories: drop-down menu select Numbering.

Now, select Page under the Field names: and the roman numerals under Field Properties Format. 

Click the OK button to apply changes. Otherwise, click the Cancel button. 

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Method 4: Insert Roman Numerals using Unicode

This method allows you to use unicodes to insert Roman numerals. Unicodes are the standard codes assigned to every character we use. You’ll find this method helpful, especially when you want to insert Roman numerals anywhere in your document.

Step 1: Open up a Word file. 

Step 2: Type in the Unicode. 

Type in the Unicode of the Roman numeral you want to insert. We’ve provided a list below. 

Roman Numeral	Unicode
Ⅰ	2160
Ⅴ	2164
Ⅹ	2169
Ⅼ	216C
Ⅽ	216D
Ⅾ	216E
Ⅿ	216F

For the complete list of Roman numeral Unicodes, visit this site.

After you’ve typed out the unicodes, highlight them by left-clicking your mouse and dragging it over the text.

Now, simply press and hold the ALT key for at least two seconds and then press X.

You should see the Unicodes transform into Roman numerals. 

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Method 5: Insert Roman Numerals using MS Word Fields

Step 1: Open up an MS Word file. 

Step 2: Insert a Word field. 

On your keyboard, press CTRL + F9.

Type in an equal sign then the number that you want to convert to a Roman number followed by “\*Roman”.

For example, if we want to convert 2021 into a Roman numeral, we would type “=2021\*Roman”.

Note that the field is highlighted and enclosed in curly braces. 

Now, press F9 to apply the formula and exit the Word field. 

This will insert the corresponding roman numeral in the document.

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Editing and Deleting Roman Numerals in MS Word 

To delete, select the Roman numerals and hit the Delete key on your keyboard. 

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Conclusion

We hope you’ve found this article helpful!