ATAN2 function

Synopsis

This function returns the angle, in degrees, formed by the Cartesian plane's X-axis and a line between the specified point and the origin.

Variations

ATAN2(NumberY, NumberX)

Returns the angle formed by the X-axis and the specified point.

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Parameters

NumberY

Specifies the Y-coordinate of the point.

Supported types: Numeric.

NumberX

Specifies the X-coordinate of the point.

Supported types: Numeric.

Returns

Returned types: Numeric.

Examples

1.	The following example returns 45. ATAN2(100,100)
2.	The following example returns 0. ATAN2(0,100)
3.	The following example returns 90. ATAN2(100,0)