How to generate random number between two numbers in Excel

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To generate random integers between two numbers, you can use the RANDBETWEEN function.

Formula

=RANDBETWEEN(lower,upper)

Explanation

In the example shown, the formula in B5 is:

=RANDBETWEEN(1,100)

This formula is then copied down from B5 to B11. The result is random numbers between 1-100.

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Note that the RANDBETWEEN function will generate new numbers whenever a change is triggered on the worksheet. That includes any edits to the worksheet, also also simply opening the workbook.

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To prevent random numbers from being calculated again, copy the formulas, then use Paste Special > Values to replace the formulas with their calculated values.

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