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=DELTA()
Tests whether two values are equal. Returns 1 if number1 = number2; returns 0 otherwise. Use this function to filter a set of values. For example, by summing several DELTA functions you calculate the count of equal pairs. This function is also known as the Kronecker Delta function.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365Excel for Microsoft 365 for MacExcel 2024Excel 2024 for MacExcel 2021Excel 2021 for MacExcel 2019Excel 2016
=DELTA(number1, [number2])
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Output typeNumber/Text
Popularity32 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
number1 |
Number | Required | The first number. |
number2 |
Number | Optional | The second number. If omitted, number2 is assumed to be zero. |
▣ Examples
Checks whether 5 equals 4
=DELTA(5, 4)
Result:
0
Checks whether 5 equals 5
=DELTA(5, 5)
Result:
1
Checks whether 0.5 equals 0
=DELTA(0.5, 0)
Result:
0
§ Remarks
- If number1 is nonnumeric, DELTA returns the #VALUE! error value.
- If number2 is nonnumeric, DELTA returns the #VALUE! error value.
⚠ Common Errors
#VALUE!
If number1 is nonnumeric, DELTA returns the #VALUE! error value. If number2 is nonnumeric, DELTA returns the #VALUE! error value.
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