Random Letter Generation in Excel

 Last reviewed: November 30, 1994
Article ID: Q65876
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 2.x, 3.0, 4.0
  • Microsoft Excel for OS/2, versions 2.2, 2.21, 3.0
  • Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh versions 2.x, 3.0, 4.0

SUMMARY

The following formulas will generate random letters of the English alphabet when calculated: 

   Uppercase:  =CHAR(TRUNC(RAND()*26)+65)
   Lowercase:  =CHAR(TRUNC(RAND()*26)+97)

 Combination
    of above:  =CHAR(TRUNC(RAND()*26)+TRUNC(RAND()*2)*32+65)

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Additional reference words: 2.0 2.00 2.01 2.1 2.10 3.0 3.00
4.0 4.00

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Last reviewed: November 30, 1994
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