How to Insert Roman Numerals in Microsoft Word

Use Roman numerals to add stylish page numbers to a Microsoft Word document.

Roman numerals are letters that represent numbers used by the ancient Romans. Though counting in Roman numerals can be a challenge when you get to the higher numbers, typing them is as simple as typing a capital I, V, X, L, C, D or M. If you want to use them to number pages in a Microsoft Word document, all you need to do is remember to change the default selection when setting up your page numbers.

Instructions

1. Click the "Insert" menu option at the top of the Word window to open the Insert tab.

2. Click the "Page Number" icon in the Header and Footer group.

3. Select where you want to place the page number by clicking one of the possible options.

4. Click the icon for the Roman numeral design located near the bottom of the window. Click "OK" to finish.

References

• Microsoft Office Support: Add and Format Page Numbers
• Kent State University: Roman Numeral Chart

Resources

• Nova Roma: Roman Numeral Converter