RAND Function

The RAND function is one of the math and trigonometry functions. The function returns a random number greater than or equal to 0 and less than 1. It does not require any argument.

The RAND function syntax is:

RAND()

To apply the RAND function,

  1. select the cell where you wish to display the result,
  2. click the Insert function Insert function icon 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 Function icon icon situated at the formula bar,
  3. select the Math and trigonometry function group from the list,
  4. click the RAND function,
  5. press the Enter button.

The result will be displayed in the selected cell.

RAND Function