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Description
The RANDBETWEEN function is used to generate a random integer (a whole number) between two specified values, which can be useful in a variety of applications. When you use this function, it picks a random whole number that falls between the bottom and top values you specify. Each time the function is activated or the data is refreshed, it generates a new random number.
Syntax
RANDBETWEEN(bottom, top)
The RANDBETWEEN function syntax has the following arguments:
- bottom: Required. The smallest integer RANDBETWEEN will return. This is the lowest number that can be generated. It's the starting point of your random range.
- top: Required. The largest integer RANDBETWEEN will return. This is the highest number that can be generated. It sets the upper limit of your random range.
Example
| Formula | Description | Result |
| =RANDBETWEEN(1,100) | Random number between 1 and 100 (varies) | varies |
| =RANDBETWEEN(-1,1) | Random number between -1 and 1 (varies) | varies |
Errors
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