Figure 1. of Rank with Suffix Function in Excel.
Let’s say we want to add ordered suffixes to a range of numbers in Excel (like, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.), We are going to utilize a formula syntax which is derived from the Excel CHOOSE Function.
The Excel CHOOSE Function will perform the task of assigning the desired suffix to each number value.
Generic Formula
=CHOOSE(number,"st","nd","rd","th","th","th","th","th","th","th")
How to use the CHOOSE Function in Excel.
The Excel CHOOSE formula syntax operates by returning a letter suffix in specific ranking order for every sequential number value.
We combine each number value with suffix letters by using the Ampersand symbol (&), which is a connection operator symbol in Excel,
We can achieve this by following three simple steps;
- Arrange the available data in our worksheet by inputting the ordinal NUMBER values in a single column. Label the next column as SUFFIX.
See the example illustrated below;
Figure 2. of Ordinal Numbers in Excel.
- Because Ordinal numbers depict ranking, position or an order of sequence, they are commonly written as a combination of number and a suffix letter: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.
Hence, the formula syntax which we will enter into the formula bar for cell B2 of our worksheet is as follows;
=CHOOSE(A2,"st","nd","rd","th","th","th","th","th","th","th")
Figure 3. of Rank with Suffix Function in Excel.
- Copy the formula syntax in cell B2 into every other cell in column B to achieve the desired ranking results.
Note
The Excel CHOOSE Function is ideal for small set of numbers only, like if the number values are in a Range of 1 up to 10. This is not the solution for larger ranges of numbers.
Figure 4. of Final Result.
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