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RAND

Known for Generate Random Numbers

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Mathematical

RAND belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Calculation

RAND performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Scientists

RAND is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

Data Analysts

RAND is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Mathematical Operations

RAND is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 2.0

RAND was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

RAND was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Uses Wichmann-Hill algorithm from 1982
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The Las Vegas of Excel functions

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Simple

RAND has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Number

RAND accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Excel 2019

RAND is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

RAND is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

RAND is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

RAND runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

RAND runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

RAND runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

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Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Number

RAND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

No Arguments Needed

Excel functions that work without arguments provide quick results with minimal setup

Dynamic Updates
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Not Truly Random

Changes Frequently

Functions that change often may require regular formula updates and maintenance Click to see all.

Ratings

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

9.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

7

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

8

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

7.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

8

The overall score for RAND is 8. Click to see all.

Alternatives to RAND

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Known for Random Integer Generation

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Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

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Known for Counting Numeric Cells

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Known for Division Remainder Calculations

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Known for Text Search And Position Finding

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Known for Finding Lowest Value

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Known for Exponential Calculations

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📈 is more versatile than RAND

⚙ performs better than RAND

🛠 is more reliable than RAND

⭐ is rated higher than RAND

FAQ about RAND