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cliffmidd1
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Jul 02, 2023

I want to use Small Caps in Excel

I use the Small Caps function frequently in Word but cannot find the option in Excel. Is it available in Excel, and how would I get it.

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    NikolinoDE
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    cliffmidd1 

    In Excel, there is no built-in option to directly convert text to small caps like in Word.

    However, you can achieve a similar effect by using a combination of formatting options.

    Here is how you can do it:

    1. Select the cell or range of cells that you want to format as small caps.
    2. Right-click on the selected cells and choose "Format Cells" from the context menu.
    3. In the "Format Cells" dialog box, go to the "Font" tab.
    4. In the "Effects" section, check the box for "Superscript."
    5. Click OK to apply the formatting.

    By applying the superscript formatting, the text will appear slightly raised and smaller in size, simulating the small caps effect. However, please note that this method is not an exact small caps transformation and may not provide the same visual appearance as true small caps.

    Alternatively, you can achieve a similar effect using a formula.

    Here is an example using the PROPER function:

    1. Assuming your text is in cell A1, enter the following formula in cell B1:

    =PROPER(A1)

    This formula will convert the text to proper case (capitalizing the first letter of each word).

    1. Select cell B1 and apply the "All Caps" formatting option from the formatting toolbar or the "Font" tab in the "Format Cells" dialog box. This will convert the text to uppercase.
    2. Finally, reduce the font size of cell B1 to make it smaller if desired.

    This method combines the PROPER function with the "All Caps" formatting to achieve a similar visual effect to small caps. However, please note that it will only work with text and may not be suitable for numbers or other non-text values.

    Remember that these methods simulate small caps and may not provide the exact same appearance as true small caps. The text and steps were created with the help of AI.

     

    My answers are voluntary and without guarantee!

     

    Hope this will help you.

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