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Excel: ATan Function


In Excel, the ATan function returns the arctangent (in radians) of a number.

The syntax for the ATan function is:

ATan( number )

number is the tangent of the angle that you wish to find.


Applies To:

  • Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

For example:

Let's take a look at an example:

Based on the Excel spreadsheet above:

=ATan(A1) would return -0.674740942
=ATan(A2) would return 0
=ATan(A3) would return 1.522640814
=ATan(0.2) would return 0.19739556