Math and Trignometric - SQRT Function



Description

The SQRT function returns a positive square root.

Syntax

SQRT (number)

Arguments

Argument Description Required/Optional
Number The number for which you want the square root. Required

Notes

  • If specified number is negative, SQRT returns the #NUM! error value.

  • If specified number is non-numeric, SQRT returns the #VALUE! error value.

Applicability

Excel 2007, Excel 2010, Excel 2013, Excel 2016

Example

SQRT Function
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