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The RANDBETWEEN() Function Knowledgebase  

The RANDBETWEEN() function returns an evenly distributed random integer number between two specified values.
  • The syntax for the function is RANDBETWEEN (bottom, top).
The arguments "bottom" and "top" must be numerical values as recognized by excel.

The function RANDBETWEEN gernerates a random number between the value "bottom" and the value "top". For example: RANDBETWEEN(5,10) = 7.



How to use the RANDBETWEEN() function:
  • Type " =RANDBETWEEN( "
  • Enter the coordinate of the first data cell "A2"
  • Type a colon.
  • Enter the coordinate of the last data cell "B2"
  • Type ")" then press the "Enter" key.

 

Note: The RANDBWETEEN function recalcualtes each time the worksheet is refreshed.To force the worksheet to refresh press the "F9" key.


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