This Excel Tutorial demonstrates how to use the Excel TAN Function in Excel to calculate the tangent, with formula examples.

TAN Function Description:

The TAN Function Calculates the tangent of an angle.

Formula Examples:

Example	Formula	Result
1	=TAN(C5)	-6.40533119664628
2	=TAN(C6)	-1.99520041220824
3	=TAN(C7)	0.713123009785909

Syntax and Arguments:

The Syntax for the TAN Formula is:

Function Arguments ( Inputs ):

number – A number.

Additional Notes

Use the TAN Function to calculate the tangent of an angle. Simply enter the angle directly into the function or reference a cell containing the angle.

TAN Examples in VBA

You can also use the TAN function in VBA. Type:
application.worksheetfunction.tan(number)
For the function arguments (number, etc.), you can either enter them directly into the function, or define variables to use instead.

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How to use the TAN Function in Excel:

To use the AND Excel Worksheet Function, type the following into a cell:
=AND(
After entering it in the cell, notice how the AND formula inputs appear below the cell:

You will need to enter these inputs into the function. The function inputs are covered in more detail in the next section. However, if you ever need more help with the function, after typing “=TAN(” into a cell, without leaving the cell, use the shortcut CTRL + A (A for Arguments) to open the “Insert Function Dialog Box” for detailed instructions:

For more information about the TAN Formula visit the
Microsoft Website.