The Excel IMCOS function is an Engineering function, and its purpose is to return the cosine of a complex number; it is not a complicated function to use; it is pretty easy as long you know its formula. The IMCOS function will return the #VALUE error value if the Inumber is logical. Logical values are the concept that values can be reduced to either True and False.
- The formula for the IMCOS function is
IMCOS (number). - The syntax for the IMCOS function is below.
- Inumber: A complex number for which you want the cosine. It is required.
How to use the IMCOS function in Microsoft Excel
Follow the steps below to use the IMCOS function in Microsoft Excel.
- Launch Excel
- Create a table or use an existing table
- Type the formula for the IMCOS function into the cell you want to place the result
- Press Enter to see the result
Launch Microsoft Excel.
Create a table or use an existing table.
Type the function =IMCOS(A2) into the cell you want to place the result.
Cell A2 has the complex number you want to cosine.
Then press the Enter key to see the result.
Drag the fill handle down to see the other results.
There are two other methods to use the IMCOS function in Excel.
Method one is to click the fx button on the top left of the Excel worksheet.
An Insert Function dialog box will appear.
Inside the dialog box in the section, Select a Category, select Engineering from the list box.
In the section Select a Function, choose the IMCOS function from the list.
Then click OK.
A Function Arguments dialog box will open.
In the Inumber section, input into the entry box the cell A2.
Then click OK.
Method two is to click the Formulas tab and click the More Functions button in the Function Library group.
Hover the cursor over Engineering and select the IMCOS function from the list.
A Function Arguments dialog box will appear.
We hope you understand how to use the IMCOS function in Microsoft Excel.
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