MS Access Rnd Function
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MS Access Rnd Function

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Example

Generate one random number between 1 and 10, and another random number between 100 and 499:

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

The Rnd function generates 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

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

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
upperbound Required. The highest value the random number can be
lowerbound Required. The lowest value the random number can be

Technical Details

Works in: Access 2016, Access 2013, Access 2010, Access 2007, Access 2003, Access XP, Access 2000

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