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Excel 2007 (Compatibility)
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=SEC()
Returns the secant of an angle.
Applies To:
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=SEC(number)
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Output typeNumber
Popularity19 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
number |
Number | Required | Number is the angle in radians for which you want the secant. |
▣ Examples
Returns the secant of a 45 degree angle.
=SEC(45)
Result:
1.90359
Returns the secant of a 30 degree angle.
=SEC(30)
Result:
6.48292
§ Remarks
- The absolute value of number must be less than 2^27.
- If the angle is in degrees, either multiply the angle by PI()/180 or use the RADIANS function to covert the angle to radians.
- If number is outside of its constraints, SEC returns the #NUM! error value.
- If number is a non-numeric value, SEC returns the #VALUE! error values.
✦ Tips
- The absolute value of number must be less than 2^27.
- If the angle is in degrees, either multiply the angle by PI()/180 or use the RADIANS function to covert the angle to radians.
⚠ Common Errors
#NUM!
If number is outside of its constraints, SEC returns the #NUM! error value.
Fix: مطمئن شوید قدر مطلق number کمتر از 2^27 باشد؛ مقدار زاویه را کاهش دهید یا ورودی را بررسی کنید.
#VALUE!
If number is a non-numeric value, SEC returns the #VALUE! error values.
Fix: برای آرگومان number یک مقدار عددی وارد کنید و مطمئن شوید سلول ارجاعی حاوی متن نیست.
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