Compare RANDARRAY vs SORTBY

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Feature

Math & Trig

=RANDARRAY()

Syntax

Lookup & Reference

=SORTBY()

★ Winner

Syntax

Category

Math & Trig math-trig

Lookup & Reference lookup-reference

Popularity

30 / 100

60 / 100

Views

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Output

Array

Version

Excel 2021

Volatile

Yes

Dynamic Array

Yes

Description

Learn about the RANDARRAY function for creating arrays of random numbers between 0 and 1. RANDARRAY is in a class of functions called dynamic arrays.

Learn about the SORTBY function, which sorts the contents of a range or array based on the values in a corresponding range or array. SORTBY is in a class of functions called dynamic arrays.

Syntax

=RANDARRAY([rows],[columns],[min],[max],[whole_number])

=SORTBY(array, by_array1, [sort_order1], [by_array2, sort_order2],…)

Arguments

5 Arguments

rows] (Optional) columns] (Optional) min] (Optional) max] (Optional) integer] (Optional)

5 Arguments

array by_array1 sort_order1] (Optional) by_array2] (Optional) sort_order2] (Optional)

Examples

Tips

★ Recommendation — Winner: =SORTBY()

=SORTBY() is recommended based on higher popularity, newer version and Dynamic Array support.

Winner: =SORTBY()