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WorksheetFunction.GammaLn Method (Excel)

Returns the natural logarithm of the gamma function, Γ(x).

Important

This function has been replaced with one or more new functions that may provide improved accuracy and whose names better reflect their usage. This function is still available for compatibility with earlier versions of Excel. However, if backward compatibility is not required, you should consider using the new functions from now on, because they more accurately describe their functionality.

For more information about the new function, see the GammaLn_Precise method.

Syntax

expression .GammaLn(Arg1)

expression A variable that represents a WorksheetFunction object.

Parameters

Name

Required/Optional

Data Type

Description

Arg1

Required

Double

X - the value for which you want to calculate GAMMALN.

Return Value

Double

Remarks

  • If x is nonnumeric, GAMMALN returns the #VALUE! error value.

  • If x ≤ 0, GAMMALN returns the #NUM! error value.

  • The number e raised to the GAMMALN(i) power, where i is an integer, returns the same result as (i - 1)!.

  • GAMMALN is calculated as follows: Ff835306.awfgamm1_ZA06051143(en-us,office.14).gifwhere: Ff835306.awfgamm2_ZA06051144(en-us,office.14).gif

See Also

Concepts

WorksheetFunction Object

WorksheetFunction Object Members