ATAN( ) Function

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Returns in radians the arc tangent of a numeric expression.

Syntax

ATAN(nExpression)

Returns

Numeric

Arguments

nExpression

Specifies a numeric expression whose arc tangent ATAN( ) returns. nExpression can be any value. The value returned by ATAN( ) can range from –pi/2 through +pi/2 (–1.57079 to 1.57079). The number of decimal places displayed in the value returned by ATAN( ) is determined by SET DECIMALS.

Remarks

Use RTOD( ) to convert radians to degrees.