Atan2
- 27 May 2022
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Atan2
- Updated on 27 May 2022
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Article Summary
Calculates the angle between the vertical x-axis, and a line drawn between the given x/y coordinates and the origin. The value is returned in radians.
Function signature
ATAN2(numberx: Number, numbery: Number) => Number
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Number X | The x coordinate of the endpoint of the line segment for which to calculate the angle from the x-axis |
| Number Y | The y coordinate of the endpoint of the line segment for which to calculate the angle from the x-axis. |
Examples
| Formula | Return value |
|---|---|
ATAN2(0.9, 0.7) | 0.66104317 |
ATAN2(1, -9) | -1.46013911 |
ATAN2(0.5, 0) | 0 |
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