# MDETERM Function

The MDETERM function is one of the math and trigonometry functions. It is used to return the matrix determinant of an array.

The MDETERM function syntax is:

MDETERM(array)

where array is an array of numbers.

Note: If any of the cells in the array contain empty or non-numeric values, the function will return the #N/A error.
If the number of rows in the array is not the same as the number of columns, the function will return the #VALUE! error.

To apply the MDETERM function,

1. select the cell where you wish to display the result,
2. click the Insert function icon situated at the top toolbar,
   or right-click within a selected cell and select the Insert Function option from the menu,
   or click the icon situated at the formula bar,
3. select the Math and trigonometry function group from the list,
4. click the MDETERM function,
5. select the range of cells with the mouse or enter the required argument manually, like this A1:B2,
6. press the Enter button.

The result will be displayed in the selected cell.