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MS Access Rnd Function

Example

  SELECT Int((10 - 1 + 1) * Rnd + 1) AS RandNumBetween1and10,
Int((499 - 100
  + 1) * Rnd + 100) AS RandNumBetween100and499;

Definition and Usage

The Rnd function returns a random number.

Note

If you do not call the Randomize() function before calling the Rnd function, the Rnd function may return the same random number each time!

Syntax

To return a random integer less than 1, but greater than or equal to zero:

Rnd

To return a random integer in a given range, use this formula:

Int((
upperbound
lowerbound
 + 1) * Rnd +
lowerbound
)

Parameter Values

ParameterDescription
upperboundRequired. The highest allowed value for the random number
lowerboundRequired. The lowest allowed value for the random number

Technical Details

Works in:From Access 2000

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