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BINOMDIST Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

BINOMDIST is an Excel Compatibility function. Legacy version of the binomial distribution — kept for compatibility with older files.

BINOMDIST syntax

=BINOMDIST(number_s, trials, probability_s, cumulative)

Arguments

When to use BINOMDIST

BINOMDIST is kept mainly for opening older files built in earlier versions of Excel.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the BINOMDIST function do in Excel?

Legacy version of the binomial distribution — kept for compatibility with older files.

What is the syntax of BINOMDIST in Excel?

The syntax is =BINOMDIST(number_s, trials, probability_s, cumulative). number_s: The number of successes; trials: The number of independent trials; probability_s: The probability of success on a single trial; cumulative: TRUE for the cumulative distribution, FALSE for the probability mass.

Where can I practice BINOMDIST online for free?

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