Compatibility - NORMSDIST Function

The NORMSDIST function replaces the NORM.S.DIST function in Excel 2010.

Description

The function returns the standard normal cumulative distribution function. The distribution has a mean of 0 (zero) and a standard deviation of one. Use this function in place of a table of standard normal curve areas.

Syntax

NORMSDIST (z)

Arguments

Notes

• The equation for the standard normal density function is −

  $$f(z) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2 \pi}}e^{-\frac{z^2}{2}}$$

• If z is nonnumeric, NORMSDIST returns the #VALUE! error value.

Example