How to Display Euros in German Number Format in WPS Office Spreadsheets
Question details
The user wants to show euro amounts using German decimal and thousands separators, for example 1.234,00 € instead of 1,234.00 €.
- Product
- WPS Office Spreadsheets / Microsoft Excel
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- A user is working with financial or accounting data that needs to be displayed in German euro formatting.
- Observed behavior
- The cells currently show the default English-style format, such as 1,234.00 €, and the user needs them to display as 1.234,00 €.
Make sure the values are stored as true numbers, not text; otherwise custom number formats will not affect them. If the format keeps reverting, close WPS Office before changing the device region settings.
Apply a Custom Euro Number Format in WPS Office Spreadsheets
Use this when you only need to change the display for selected cells without changing the whole operating system region.
WPS Office Spreadsheets uses the same custom number format syntax as Excel, so the German euro format is written as #.##0,00 €.
Open your workbook in WPS Office Spreadsheets and select the cells or range that contain the euro amounts.
Right-click the selected cells and choose Format Cells, or press Ctrl+1 on your keyboard.
In the Format Cells dialog, go to the Number tab, select Custom, and type #.##0,00 € in the Type box.
Click OK, then check that values now appear as 1.234,00 € with a dot as the thousands separator and a comma as the decimal separator.
Set German Regional Settings to Make the Format Default
Use this if Excel or WPS Office keeps replacing your custom format or if you want German number formats recognized automatically.
Use WPS Office Spreadsheets to Apply German Euro Formatting Easily
WPS Office Spreadsheets is a free Excel-compatible tool that lets you apply custom German euro number formats such as #.##0,00 € in the same Format Cells dialog you already know.
- 1. Download and open WPS Office: Download WPS Office free from the official WPS website, install it, and open your workbook in WPS Office Spreadsheets.
- 2. Select the euro amount cells: Click and drag to select the cells that contain euro values, or press Ctrl+A if the whole sheet needs the format.
- 3. Open Format Cells: Right-click the selected range and choose Format Cells, or use the shortcut Ctrl+1.
- 4. Enter the German euro custom format: On the Number tab, select Custom and enter #.##0,00 € in the Type field.
- 5. Apply and review: Click OK and review the sheet to confirm amounts display as 1.234,00 € rather than 1,234.00 €.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Excel keep changing 1.234,00 € back to 1,234.00 €?
Because the operating system regional format overrides the Office language preference. Set the system region to German (Germany) in Windows or macOS, then restart Excel or WPS Office to keep the German separators.
Can I use the same custom format in WPS Office Spreadsheets?
Yes. WPS Office Spreadsheets supports the same number format codes as Excel. Use Format Cells > Custom and enter #.##0,00 €.
What does #.##0,00 € mean in the custom format?
The dots act as thousands separators, the comma is the decimal separator, and the € symbol is displayed as a literal symbol after the number. The 0 placeholders ensure minimum digits are shown.
Will changing the display format affect my calculations?
No. Custom number formats change only how values are displayed. The underlying numbers remain unchanged, so SUM, AVERAGE, and other formulas continue to work correctly.
Do I have to change my whole computer region to Germany?
Not always. You can apply the custom format only to selected cells. Use the regional setting method if the application keeps overriding the format or if you want German number defaults everywhere.
