Documentation/Calc Functions/RAND.NV
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Function name:
RAND.NV
Category:
Mathematical
Summary:
Generates a uniformly distributed random number in the range 0 (inclusive) to 1 (exclusive). In contrast to RAND, RAND.NV is a non-volatile function that is not recalculated at every input event.
Syntax:
RAND.NV()
Returns:
Returns a real number in the range [0, 1).
Arguments:
None.
Additional details:
- RAND.NV is a non-volatile function. Such functions are not recalculated at new input events and do not recalculate when selecting ▸ ▸ or pressing F9, except when the cell containing the function is selected. Non-volatile functions are recalculated when opening the file.
- Use the RAND function for a volatile equivalent that satisfies ODF 1.2 and is compatible with Microsoft Excel.
- To generate random numbers that never recalculate, either:
- Copy cells containing
=RAND.NV()
, and use ▸ (with All and Formulas deselected and Numbers selected). - Use ▸ ▸ to fill a selected cell range with random numbers, generated in accordance with the flexible settings available through the Random Number Generator dialog.
- Copy cells containing
- To generate numbers in a range other than [0, 1), either:
- Scale the value returned by RAND.NV to a new range using a formula of the form
=(RAND.NV()*(b-a))+a
to generate a number in the range [a, b]. For example, the formula=(RAND.NV()*20)-10
would generate random numbers in the range [-10, 10). - Use the RANDBETWEEN function or its non-volatile equivalent RANDBETWEEN.NV.
- Scale the value returned by RAND.NV to a new range using a formula of the form
Examples:
Formula | Description | Returns |
---|---|---|
=RAND.NV() | Generates a random number r in the range 0 ≤ r < 1. The resulting value will not change whenever Calc recalculates. | 0.80206289793007 |
Related LibreOffice functions:
ODF standard:
None.
Related (or similar) Excel functions:
None.