Tips: Add a new currency to Windows Mobile

By default, the Currency tab in Regional Settings has only the Dollar and Euro as currency. This list can be modified to include more currencies. However, not all currencies have symbols. Take the rupee for example (the rupee is the unit of money in Mauritius), it is represented by "Rs.". Let's add Rs. to the currency list for use in Excel Mobile for example.

On your device, click Start - Settings - System - Regional Settings - Currency tab.

Tap to select the Currency Symbol dropdown list.

Using the on screen keyboard, tap Rs. or your currency and tap enter.

You have just set your unit of money as the default currency on your device.

Press the triangle in the Currency Symbol Drop down list and you will notice that two arrows have been added.

Click on them to move up and down and you will see the $ and € including the one you've added.

To verify that Rs. is indeed the default currency, open Excel Mobile and enter a number in any cell.

Tap and hold on the cell that contains the number until a menu appears and select Format Cells.

Tap the Number tab. Select Currency from the Category list and the sample displays the new default currency.

This tip applies to Windows Mobile Pocket PC edition and Smartphone Edition.