Math and Trignometric - SEC Function

Description

The SEC function returns the secant of an angle.

Syntax

SEC (number)

Arguments

Argument Description Required/Optional
Number Number is the angle in radians for which you want the secant. Required

Notes

  • 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

    = RADIANS (degrees)

  • 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 value.

Applicability

Excel 2013, Excel 2016

Example

SEC Function
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