describe
The ATAN function returns the arctangent, or inverse tangent, of a number. The returned angle is given in radians between -π/2 and +π/2. The arctangent is the angle whose tangent is number.
grammar
ATAN (number)
debate
Argument | describe | Required/Optional |
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Number | The tangent of the angle you want. | Required |
Notes
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If you want the Angular representation returned by the ATAN function to be 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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If the specified number is not recognized as a numeric value, ATAN returns a #VALUE! error
applicability
Excel 2007,Excel 2010,Excel 2013,Excel 2016