It is downloaded in a zip file which also contains an informative file in
'hlp' format that describes the 33 or so very useful functions included, one
of which does the number to words conversion you describe (supports various
languages and currencies).
Alice, have a look here http://www.barasch.com/excel/numb2words.htm
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Paul B
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