atan(X)
Returns the arctangent (in radians) of the given value.
Syntax
atan(X)Input
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
X |
any numeric type | A numeric value |
Return Value
Returns a decimal number corresponding to the inverse tangent, or arctangent, of
X. Note: The result is a measurement in radians.
If X is N/A, the result is N/A.
Sample Usage
X |
atan(X) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7854 |
| 0.0787 | 0.0785 |
| -0.0787 | -0.0785 |
| NA | NA |