This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the RANDBETWEEN function in Microsoft Excel.
Description
Returns a random integer number between the numbers you specify. A new random integer number is returned every time the worksheet is calculated.
Syntax
RANDBETWEEN(bottom, top)
The RANDBETWEEN function syntax has the following arguments:
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Bottom Required. The smallest integer RANDBETWEEN will return.
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Top Required. The largest integer RANDBETWEEN will return.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new Excel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then press Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Formula | Description | Result |
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=RANDBETWEEN(1,100) |
Random number between 1 and 100 (varies) |
varies |
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=RANDBETWEEN(-1,1) |
Random number between -1 and 1 (varies) |
varies |
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Note: When a worksheet is recalculated by entering a formula or data in a different cell, or by manually recalculating (press F9), a new random number is generated for any formula that uses the RANDBETWEEN function. |