The RANDARRAY function generates an array of random numbers between 0 and 1. The size of the array is determined by the provided rows and columns arguments.
Parts of a RANDARRAY function
RANDARRAY(rows, columns)
| Part | Description |
|---|---|
rows |
The number of rows to return [optional]. Must be specified if columns is specified. |
columns |
The number of columns to return [optional]. |
Sample formulas
Example 1 RANDARRAY()
Example 2 RANDARRAY(4, 2)
Notes
- If rows and columns are omitted, RANDARRAY returns a 1x1 sized grid.
- Like the RAND function, pressing enter will cause RANDARRAY’s results to update.
Examples
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Formula | Result |
| 2 | =RANDARRAY() | 0.292929292 |
| 3 | ||
| 4 |
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Formula | Result | |
| 2 | =RANDARRAY(4,2) | 0.35464566 | 0.124214214 |
| 3 | 0.45674863412 | 0.4561312 | |
| 4 | 0.4565146 | 0.12645601 | |
| 5 | 0.7878945 | 0.13459698 |
Related functions
- RAND Returns a random number between 0 inclusive and 1 exclusive.