describe
The ATAN2 function returns the arctangent, or inverse tangent, of the specified x- and ycoordinates, in radians, between -π/2 and +π/2.
grammar
ATAN2 (x_num, y_num)
debate
Argument | describe | Required/Optional |
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X_num | The x-coordinate of the point. | Required |
Y_num | The y-coordinate of the point. | Required |
Notes
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A positive output represents an Angular counterclockwise from the x-axis. Negative output means clockwise Angular.
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If you wish to represent the Angular returned by the ATAN2 function as degrees, you can convert it,
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Using the Excel Degrees Function (= DEGREES(radians))
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, or multiply by 180/PI()
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ATAN2(a,b) is equal to ATAN(b/a), except that a in aTAN2 can be equal to 0.
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If x_num and y_num are both 0, ATAN2 returns the #DIV/0! error value.
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If x_num or y_num is non-numeric, ATAN2 returns a #VALUE! error value.
applicability
Excel 2007,Excel 2010,Excel 2013,Excel 2016