Excel: RANDBETWEEN() is in Add-In Functions
ID: Q89904
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The information in this article applies to:
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Microsoft Excel for Windows, version 4.0
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Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh, version 4.0
SUMMARY
On page 344 of the Microsoft Excel version 4.0 Function Reference, the
section on the RANDBETWEEN() function states:
If this function is not available, you must install the Analysis
ToolPak add-in macro.
This should read:
If this function is not available, you must install the Add-in
Functions macro.
MORE INFORMATION
RANDBETWEEN() is one of five worksheet functions added to Excel when
you open the Add-in Functions macro from the Library directory.
To open the Add-in Functions macro:
Excel for Windows
- From the File menu, choose Open.
- Change to the Library directory by double-clicking Library in the
directory list.
- Select ADDINFNS.XLA from the list of files.
- Choose OK.
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- From the Options menu, choose Add-ins.
- In the Add-in Manager dialog box, choose the Add button.
- Select ADDINFNS.XLA from the list of add-in files in the File Open
dialog box.
- Choose OK, then choose the Close button in the Add-in Manager
dialog box.
Excel for the Macintosh
- From the File menu, choose Open.
- Open the Macro Library folder by selecting it and choosing Open.
- Select Add-in Functions from the document list and choose Open.
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- From the Options menu, choose Add-ins.
- In the Add-in Manager dialog box, choose the Add button.
- Select Add-in Functions from the list of Add-ins.
- Choose Open, then choose Close in the Add-in Manager dialog box.
The five Add-in Functions will now be available for use on your
worksheets.
REFERENCES
"Microsoft Excel User's Guide 2," version 4.0, pages 195-202
"Microsoft Excel Function Reference," version 4.0, pages 344-345
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