MOD

Description

MOD returns the remainder after dividing a number by a specified divisor.

Syntax

MOD (number, divisor )

 

Parameter

Description

number

Any number.

divisor

Any nonzero number. If divisor is 0, #DIV/0! is returned.

Examples

This function returns 3:

MOD(23, 4)

This function returns 2:

MOD(23, 3)

 Note:

If an Invalid formula syntax warning appears, check whether the comma is set as the list separator in your regional settings on the Windows Control Panel. If a different character is set as the list separator, use this character in the above examples in place of the comma. (Windows XP: Access the Windows Control Panel and select Regional and Language Options. On the Regional Options tab page, click Customize. On the Numbers tab page, check which character is the default list separator on your computer. Use this character in the above examples instead of the comma.

Also, see

INT

ROUND

TRUNC