Excel: RANDBETWEEN() is in Add-In Functions

ID: Q89904

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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

  1. From the File menu, choose Open.


  2. Change to the Library directory by double-clicking Library in the directory list.


  3. Select ADDINFNS.XLA from the list of files.


  4. Choose OK.

    -or-


  5. From the Options menu, choose Add-ins.


  6. In the Add-in Manager dialog box, choose the Add button.


  7. Select ADDINFNS.XLA from the list of add-in files in the File Open dialog box.


  8. Choose OK, then choose the Close button in the Add-in Manager dialog box.


Excel for the Macintosh

  1. From the File menu, choose Open.


  2. Open the Macro Library folder by selecting it and choosing Open.


  3. Select Add-in Functions from the document list and choose Open.

    -or-


  4. From the Options menu, choose Add-ins.


  5. In the Add-in Manager dialog box, choose the Add button.


  6. Select Add-in Functions from the list of Add-ins.


  7. 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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Last Reviewed: March 29, 1999