ArcTangent()

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Degree Functions

 

Description

ArcTangent() returns the arctangent of a number. The arctangent is the angle whose tangent is a "number". The returned angle is given in degrees between -90° to +90°.

 

 

Syntax

ArcTangent(tangent)

 

 

Parameters

tangent

The tangent of an angle (tangent()) in degrees.

 

 

Return Value

The arctangent in degrees.

 

 

Examples

ArcTangent(Tangent(degrees))

 

 

Comments

This function expects an tangent in degrees. Passing a tangent in radians gives an incorrect result.